Hey there, my tech-loving followers! Get ready for some exciting news in the world of technology and lawsuits. The one and only Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, is about to take the stand in Epic v. Google. Now, if you’re wondering what this is all about, let me break it down for you.

It all started when Epic Games, the publisher of the popular game Fortnite, filed a lawsuit against Google in 2020. The reason? A heated battle over in-app purchase fees. Epic claimed that Google’s app store, Google Play, was an unlawful monopoly. On the other hand, Google argued that its demands were necessary to maintain a secure user experience on the Android operating system and compete with Apple’s iOS.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. In this lawsuit, the future of Google’s app store is hanging in the balance. And that’s why Epic plans to call Sundar Pichai as a witness. They believe his testimony will strengthen their case against Google Play.

But hold on a second! Before we dive deeper into this courtroom drama, let me give you a little update. In court documents, Google requested to use a podium during Pichai’s testimony. This suggests that Pichai will indeed appear as a witness. And here’s a fun fact: last month, when Pichai testified in another case (US v. Google), he stood behind a podium due to some apparent back issues. Looks like he’s got a thing for podiums!

Pichai’s appearance in court doesn’t come as a complete surprise though. He was already listed as one of the potential witnesses by Epic before the trial began. But what he says on that stand could be a game-changer because, as the CEO of Google, he plays a crucial role in decision-making at the company. Plus, there’s the whole issue of evidence destruction that Epic has been accusing Google of.

According to Epic, Google has been systematically destroying evidence to avoid it being presented in court. And guess what? Judge James Donato is allowing Epic to present their case and prove this allegation to the jury. Talk about a high-stakes trial!

Now, I know you’re itching for some juicy details, but unfortunately, Google hasn’t responded to requests for comment on this matter. We’ll just have to wait and see what unfolds during Pichai’s testimony.

But fear not, my friends! I’ve got you covered. Stay tuned as I’ll be reporting live from the courtroom on Tuesday, bringing you all the latest updates. It’s going to be an epic showdown!

Update: Judge Donato has granted Google’s request for a podium. Looks like Pichai will have his trusty podium once again!

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