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Google 'not happy' with this $4.5 billion fine, here's what the company said


Published on 2025-01-28 22:25:19 - MSN
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  • Google is appealing a
  • 4.3 billion antitrust fine imposed by the EU for allegedly restricting competition through its Android agreements. The company asserts that its practices benefit consumers and promote innovation.

The article discusses Google's reaction to a 4.5 billion fine imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in October 2022. Google expressed its disagreement with the fine, which was related to its practices in the Android mobile device ecosystem. The company argued that the decision was based on a "flawed" investigation and could potentially slow down growth and innovation in India. Google has appealed the fine in the Supreme Court of India, seeking a stay on the order. The tech giant emphasized that its Android model has been beneficial for Indian users and developers by providing access to affordable smartphones and a wide array of apps. However, the CCI found Google guilty of abusing its dominant position in the market, particularly through practices like mandatory pre-installation of Google's apps and restrictions on device manufacturers.

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