Google CEO Thanks Trump on Antitrust

Google CEO Sundar Pichai thanked President Trump on September 5, 2025, for resolving an antitrust case, potentially easing regulatory pressures on the company. This development could impact Google's market position and stock performance.

Google Spared in Antitrust Ruling

A federal judge ruled that Google does not need to sell its Chrome browser in a landmark antitrust case. Futures for Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose following the decision, ahead of jobs data.

F-Droid urges regulators to block Google's sideloading crackdown

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F-Droid, a prominent open-source Android app repository, has called on global regulators to intervene against Google's tightening restrictions on sideloading apps. The organization argues that these measures undermine user choice and competition in the mobile ecosystem. This plea comes amid ongoing debates over app distribution policies.

Supreme Court rejects Google's bid to pause Play Store antitrust changes

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The US Supreme Court has denied Google's request to freeze upcoming changes to the Google Play Store while the company appeals an antitrust ruling. This decision allows the first phase of remedies, won by Epic Games, to proceed as scheduled. Developers will soon gain more flexibility in app distribution and payments on Android devices.

UK antitrust regulator targets Google's search dominance

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has designated Google with strategic market status in search and search advertising, confirming its substantial market power. This step under the new digital markets regime could lead to interventions promoting competition. Google has objected, highlighting its economic contributions to the UK.