Google to Pay $700 Million in Play Store Settlement, Here why.

Google to Pay $700 Million in Play Store Settlement.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reached a $700 million Settlement

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And Committed to changes in its app store following antitrust challenges.

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Resolving accusations of an illegal monopoly,

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Alphabet will allocate $630 million to benefit consumers and contribute $70 million to state funds.

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Developers gain the option to use an alternative billing system on Google Play,

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Easing restrictions. Alphabet also pledges to simplify app downloads directly from developers' websites.

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This settlement addresses concerns raised by states, adding to Alphabet's recent legal challenges,

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Including a case with Epic Games, which the company is actively contesting.

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Apple pausing Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 sales. Here's why.

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