EU fines Google €890M for competition breaches over search and apps
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- Google fined €890m by EU for breaching competition laws via search and app store services.
- EU found Google gave priority to own services (shopping, hotels) in search results over rivals.
- Google prevented app developers from directing users to cheaper offers outside its app store.
- Fines: €460m for search breach, €430m for app store violation.
- EU orders Google to treat third-party services fairly and allow external offers.
- Google has started testing search changes; EU says substantial progress toward compliance.
- Consumers will benefit as search results in Europe will change.
- Timing risks US ire; EU asserts sovereign right to regulate US tech firms.
- Google can appeal and request interim measures including suspension.