A federal jury in San Francisco found that Google broke antitrust rules in how it operates a mobile app store for Android-powered devices, siding with game developer Epic Games in a closely watched battle that could jeopardize billions of dollars in annual revenue. The jury said Google’s rules that force Android app developers to pay fees of up to 30% for in-app transactions are unlawful. Epic lost a similar case against Apple that went to trial in 2021, but is appealing the decision. Epic had alleged that Google abused its market dominance by requiring app developers to use its payment systems and pay fees to Google. Following the jury decision, a judge overseeing the case could decide that Google must give developers the option of using different payment systems that charge lower fees. Google earlier reached agreements with state attorneys general and dating app maker Match Group over similar claims that Epic made, including allowing Match to use alternative payment systems. platformer.news/p/an-epic.. #Game addicts 🤪🎮