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Google loses final appeal against €4.1bn Android antitrust fine
The EU's top court upheld a €4.1 billion fine against Google for abusing Android's dominance to block rivals. The European Commission found Google required manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and Chrome. Google argued the ruling ignores its investment in keeping Android open.
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The ruling reinforces the EU's aggressive stance on Big Tech antitrust enforcement, but the fine is a fraction of Google's cash reserves.
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