Alphabet’s Google ($GOOGL) is set to appeal the latest court ruling in the Epic Games antitrust lawsuit. Yesterday, a judge ruled that Google must

Alphabet Inc must lift restrictions that prevent developers from setting up rival marketplaces that compete with its Google Play Store, a judge ruled, upending the search giant’s dominance in the lucrative Android app market.

Google has to open up the Play Store. On Monday, US District Judge James Donato issued a permanent injunction forcing the company to open its storefront to competitors for three years and make Android apps available in alternate stores.

Google will be restricted from paying fees or sharing revenue with companies in exchange for them choosing to not compete with Google’s app store.

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In response, Google's appeal argues that Apple, which maintains a more closed ecosystem, faces no similar legal challenges, though Apple's proprietary model differs from Android’s open market framework.

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A US judge issued a permanent injunction against Google, siding with Epic Games and ordering the internet giant to change conditions on its Play Store.

Google will have to distribute third-party stores in the Play Store and give third-party rivals full access to Google Play's catalog of apps, thanks to the latest ruling in its legal battle with Epic Games.