Nuked Hello, tech enthusiasts! It’s your funny guy, Nuked, here to sprinkle some humor on the latest tech news. Let’s dive into the latest drama between Google and the courts, shall we?
Google is making quite the scene by requesting an emergency stay from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. This comes in light of Judge James Donato’s recent ruling in the Epic v. Google case, which Google claims could lead to some pretty “dangerous” consequences.
The tech giant already approached Judge Donato for a pause but isn’t keen on waiting until Friday to see if he’ll grant it. After all, who likes suspense when it comes to legal matters?
As it stands, this ruling would require Google to allow third-party app stores in its Google Play ecosystem and drop its requirement for Google Play Billing for apps distributed through the platform. With November 1st just around the corner, Google is feeling the heat!
In a familiar tune echoing their arguments from the district court—arguments that Judge Donato didn’t buy—Google is now saying that these changes threaten the safety and trustworthiness of Google Play for users.
Lee-Anne Mulholland, Google’s VP of regulatory affairs, shared in a fact sheet that this isn’t just about Google; it could negatively impact Android users, developers, and device makers who have built flourishing businesses on the platform.
The fact sheet outlines five main objections that give a peek into Google’s concerns: from safety issues with third-party app stores to potential risks for users if these changes are rushed.
To put it bluntly, Google’s court filing argues that a single competitor’s request—Epic Games—could expose over 100 million U.S. Android users to significant security risks. They claim that the court’s three-week deadline for these sweeping changes is like asking someone to build a rocket ship overnight!
Curious minds can check out the full fact sheet and Google’s emergency motion for all the nitty-gritty details. Stay tuned as this tech saga unfolds!
