Google has announced its intention to appeal the case of Epic v. Google to the Supreme Court. This case is significant as it could potentially alter Google’s authority over the Android app ecosystem. In light of a recent ruling, Google is seeking to delay a permanent injunction that would restrict its current practices regarding app payments and distribution.
On September 12, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a permanent injunction that requires Google to cease mandating that app developers use its Google Play Billing for transactions. The injunction also permits developers to provide alternative payment options, link to other app stores, and set their own pricing structures. Google now faces a deadline of October to implement these changes.
The Supreme Court’s involvement may lead to different outcomes. The Court could accept Google’s perspective that the lower courts overreached their authority or rule that precedent from Epic v. Apple is applicable. Various legal arguments will be addressed in further detail in the submitted documents.
Google plans to file its appeal for certiorari by October 27, 2025, and is requesting that the Supreme Court make a decision on the injunction pause by October 17. Additionally, Judge James Donato, the district court judge responsible for the injunction, has scheduled a hearing for October 30 to discuss compliance with both Google and Epic.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/785456/google-just-asked-the-supreme-court-to-save-it-from-the-epic-ruling