Google Fights Fortnite Maker's Play Store Changes Amid Antitrust Battle: What's at Stake?
Google Fights Fortnite Maker's Play Store Changes Amid Antitrust Battle: What's at Stake?
Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has urged a U.S. judge to reject sweeping changes to its Play app store proposed by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games in their high-profile antitrust dispute.
Alphabet Inc（纳斯达克股票代码：GOOG）（纳斯达克股票代码：GOOG）的谷歌敦促美国法官驳回 “堡垒之夜” 制造商Epic Games在其备受瞩目的反垄断纠纷中提出的对其Play应用商店的全面变更。
In its recent San Francisco federal court filing, Google argued that Epic's proposal would hinder its competitiveness.
谷歌在最近的旧金山联邦法院文件中辩称，Epic的提议将阻碍其竞争力。
In 2023, a jury sided with Epic, deciding that Google unlawfully restricted competition through its control over Android app downloads and developer payments for in-app transactions, Reuters reports.
路透社报道，2023年，陪审团支持Epic，裁定谷歌通过控制安卓应用程序下载和开发者为应用内交易付款，非法限制竞争。
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In response, Epic asked U.S. District Judge James Donato to facilitate app downloads from alternative sources and give developers more flexibility in pricing.
作为回应，Epic要求美国地方法院法官詹姆斯·多纳托为从其他来源下载应用程序提供便利，并为开发人员提供更大的定价灵活性。
Epic also wants to bring its Epic Games Store to Android without hindrance. The hearing on the proposed injunction is set for May 23. Google has countered that Epic's demands would harm consumer privacy and security.
Epic还希望不受阻碍地将其Epic游戏商店引入安卓系统。关于拟议禁令的听证会定于5月23日举行。谷歌反驳说，Epic的要求将损害消费者的隐私和安全。
Additionally, Google contends that its recent settlement with states and consumers, which addresses alternative billing options, renders Epic's injunction unnecessary.
此外，谷歌辩称，其最近与各州和消费者达成的协议涉及替代计费选项，因此没有必要发布Epic的禁令。
Google is also defending against another antitrust case in Washington, D.C., in which it is accused of monopolizing the mobile web search market.
谷歌还在为华盛顿特区发生的另一起反垄断案辩护，在该案中，谷歌被指控垄断移动网络搜索市场。
Meanwhile, analysts flagged Alphabet's ongoing growth in mobile search, YouTube, and programmatic advertising, noting that investments in areas like cloud, hardware, and AI are future growth drivers.
同时，分析师表示，Alphabet在移动搜索、YouTube和程序化广告方面的持续增长，并指出对云、硬件和人工智能等领域的投资是未来的增长动力。
They expect Google's AI capabilities to keep users engaged. Analysts backed Google's core business for its utility and durability in search and ad-supported online video. Analysts preferred CTV, with YouTube TV being the fourth largest cable network in the country.
他们希望谷歌的人工智能功能能够保持用户的参与度。分析师支持谷歌的核心业务在搜索和广告支持的在线视频方面的实用性和耐久性。分析师更喜欢CTV，YouTube TV是该国第四大有线电视网络。
Analysts recommend that Alphabet trade at a premium to a media peer group, backed by its technology, margin, and cash flow moats.
分析师建议，Alphabet在其技术、利润率和现金流护城河的支持下，以高于媒体同行集团的价格进行交易。
GOOG shares gained 59% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (NYSE:FCOM) and Vanguard Communication Services ETF (NYSE:VOX).
GOOG的股价在过去12个月中上涨了59％。投资者可以通过富达摩根士丹利资本国际公司通信服务指数ETF（纽约证券交易所代码：FCOM）和Vanguard通信服务ETF（纽约证券交易所代码：VOX）获得股票敞口。
Price Action: GOOG shares are trading higher by 1.05% at $170.23 premarket at the last check on Friday.
价格走势：在周五的最后一次支票中，GOOG股价上涨1.05％，至盘前170.23美元。
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