Google Loses EU Android Appeal

The European Court of Justice dismissed Google's final appeal against a record 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine, upholding the European Commission's 2018 decision that the tech giant illegally used its Android mobile operating system to block rivals.

The ruling confirms that Google imposed unlawful restrictions on mobile device manufacturers and network operators to cement its dominant position in search.

The penalty remains the largest antitrust fine ever levied by the EU. The decision marks a definitive end to a landmark case that has shaped the regulatory landscape for big tech in Europe.