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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGoogle hit for 4.7 billion
"The fine stems from the way Google bundles apps and services with Android phones. The EU took issue with Google search and Chrome being the default options on Android. Even devices made by other companies, such as Samsung and Xiaomi, include Google apps as the default per the Android licensing agreement, giving Google an unfair advantage, according to European antitrust regulators. "
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/google-loses-long-running-appeal-of-record-eu-fine-will-have-to-cough-up-4-7-billion/
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Google hit for 4.7 billion (Original Post)
DoBW
7 hrs ago
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I'm still upset that I lost Samsung Messaging and am forced to use the awful Google crap.
sinkingfeeling
7 hrs ago
#1
I'm glad I've got my ancient iPhone 11...it's still working fine after several years...
wcmagumba
7 hrs ago
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sinkingfeeling
(58,277 posts)1. I'm still upset that I lost Samsung Messaging and am forced to use the awful Google crap.
I agree
HowlingWulf
(591 posts)6. I found an open source messaging app called Fossify
It's okay -- I still haven't found a way to control whether I'm sending read receipts, but it works and it's better than Google. Weirdly enough, it's on the Google Play Store.
chouchou
(3,447 posts)2. I've come to the truth that the owners of Google are selfish pigs.
(In my Opinion)
paleotn
(23,118 posts)4. That seems self evident.
wcmagumba
(7,057 posts)3. I'm glad I've got my ancient iPhone 11...it's still working fine after several years...
I would never buy a "Google phone"...