A federal judge has reportedly issued an antitrust order against Google, requiring the tech giant to make significant changes to its Play Store business model. The order, which follows a lawsuit filed by a coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia, alleges that Google has used its market dominance to stifle competition. The judge’s ruling mandates that Google allow third-party app stores to distribute apps on Android devices and prohibits the company from forcing app developers to use Google’s payment system.
