Google defends its Safari deal with Apple in antitrust ruling appeal
Google is appealing an antitrust ruling that found it maintained monopolies in search and advertising. The company argues that its deal with Apple for default search placement in Safari is a result of lawful competition. Google contends that the court made legal errors in its ruling and imposed unfair restrictions on its agreements with Apple.
- ▪In August 2024, the Department of Justice won an antitrust case against Google, labeling it a monopolist.
- ▪Google's deal with Apple involves paying 36% of search advertising revenue generated through Safari, amounting to around $20 billion in 2022.
- ▪The court allowed Google to continue paying Apple for default placement but imposed new limits, including a 12-month default limit.
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