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The Vergecast
Epic wins for Epic and Threads
Dec 15, 2023
Sean Hollister, a Senior Reporter at The Verge who covers technology and legal battles, joins the discussion to unpack the Epic v. Google trial verdict that shocked many by favoring Epic. He shares courtroom insights and the implications of Google's monopoly over app distribution. The team also dives into the escalating conflict between Beeper and Apple over messaging interoperability, and the ongoing evolution of social media platforms like Threads, testing new features for broader accessibility.
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- The epic win for Epic Games in the antitrust trial against Google highlighted the differences in control over ecosystems and business practices between Google and Apple.
- Documents and deleted chats played a significant role in the Epic v. Google trial, casting Google in an unfavorable light and contributing to Epic's victory.
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Epic wins the antitrust case against Google
In the high-profile antitrust case between Epic Games and Google, Epic emerged as the victor, winning on all claims. The trial highlighted the differences between Google's control over its ecosystem with business deals and Apple's control as an OEM. Documents revealed unfair contracts and secret chats, raising concerns of anticompetitive behavior. The jury found Google's actions unfair, leading to the win for Epic. The verdict surprised many who expected Google to win, given Apple's previous victory in a similar case.
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