Google, Epic Games abandon effort to modify US Play Store injunction
By Alex Wilts ( July 15, 2026, 17:36 GMT | Insight) -- Google and Epic Games withdrew their request to modify a US injunction requiring changes to the Play Store after a court-appointed economist raised concerns about the companies' proposal. US District Judge James Donato vacated the evidentiary hearing scheduled on the parties' joint motion and instead will hold a status conference, where he expects them to discuss Google's compliance with the antitrust remedies ordered in the case.Google and Epic Games withdrew their request to modify a US injunction requiring changes to the Play Store after a court-appointed economist raised concerns about the companies’ proposed revisions....
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