Google Urges US Supreme Court to Halt App Store Injunction in Epic Games Battle

Google has asked the US Supreme Court to block an injunction that could force changes to how it operates its app store, as part of its ongoing legal clash with Epic Games.

The dispute stems from a high-profile antitrust case in which Epic accused Google of stifling competition and imposing unfair fees on developers. A lower court ruling sided in part with Epic, ordering Google to loosen restrictions in its Play Store.

In its appeal, Google argued that the injunction would create confusion in the marketplace and disrupt app distribution for millions of users. The company maintains that its practices are lawful and that the Play Store provides both developers and consumers with secure, reliable services.

Epic Games, best known for its hit title Fortnite, has long challenged the app store policies of both Google and Apple, saying they harm innovation and inflate costs for developers. The case is being closely watched, as its outcome could reshape how mobile apps are distributed and monetized worldwide.