SGooglingthe antitrust case between US states and consumers was concluded in San Francisco, US. The technology giant accepted the agreement offered by the court. As a result of the agreement, Google will contribute in aggregate to the settlement fund and the states $700 million Approved the deal that required the company to pay and make changes to the Play Store that would bring more competition.

Google will pay $700 million

Google’s payment $630 millionwill be transferred to the created reconciliation fund. Of the remaining amount, $69 million will be paid to the state. The final $1 million will be collected as compensation for legal costs. Consumers are eligible as a result of the agreement minimum 2 dollars payment will be received. The amount people receive may vary depending on the transactions they made between August 16, 2016 and September 30, 2023.

Google also on Android devices more shops and will also enable the use of the application distribution system. Applications can provide users with different payment options. In addition, applications can be downloaded directly from outside the store.

Another notable point in the 68-page text of the agreement is criterion of sanctions happened. Under the agreement, Google will not prevent other stores from providing services and will not make priority agreements with manufacturers. The applications may include various payment offers. The remarkable point is that all these similarities to a time limit owner. It is not known what will happen after this agreement, which according to the articles of association will be valid for 4 to 7 years.

Finally, it must be remembered that the agreement can only be officially valid if review approval It is needed. The lawsuit against Google was filed in 2021. The company is under pressure over its handling of the Play Store. The lawsuit specifically focused on the fees Google charged developers for using the store and the store’s inability to allow competition.