Epic Lawsuit against Google hit a pause after the company secured an emergency stay. The appeals court granted Google extra time before it must open Android to outside billing systems and third‑party app stores.
Epic Lawsuit injunction put on hold
The injunction that would have forced Google to loosen its Play Store grip is now temporarily frozen. Judges agreed Google deserves more time to prepare security adjustments before rivals are allowed inside its ecosystem. The ruling buys Google breathing room but doesn’t erase the antitrust verdict.
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Epic Lawsuit gives Google only a short extension
The stay is measured in weeks, not years. The court limited the delay to a matter of months, meaning developers and competing app stores could still gain access well before 2026. Epic has already said it’s ready to launch its store the moment the restrictions lift.
What this means for Android users
For now, nothing changes on Android devices. Google Play Billing remains the gatekeeper, and rival app stores cannot yet integrate. But the clock is ticking, and once the injunction takes effect, users may notice lower prices and more payment choices as developers skip Google’s fees.
Key takeaways from the delay include:
- Google retains control of Play Store billing during the pause
- Security planning is the main reason for the extension
- Rivals like Epic are still set to enter Android soon
The list may be short, but each point highlights how limited Google’s victory really is.
Google’s temporary win doesn’t end the Epic Lawsuit
This pause offers Google only a fleeting advantage. The jury verdict still stands, and so does the larger appeals ruling. The company must eventually adapt Android to competition, and rivals are circling. The legal fight has shifted into a countdown, not a retreat.
The fuse keeps burning
Epic Lawsuit is still the biggest crack in Google’s control of Android. Even with this delay, the Play Store’s dominance is living on borrowed time. The fuse is lit, and the blast is only waiting for the court’s timer to run out.
