Hey Google, Don’t Pass Go

Google keeps landing on the wrong square in Monopoly.

On Monday, a federal district court judge in California ordered Google to open up its lucrative Google Play app store to more competition. Specifically, the judge ordered that, for three years, the search giant:

• Must allow third-party app stores

• Must put its own applications on those third-party app stores

• Cannot pay developers to launch apps on Google Play before other stores

The injunction follows a lawsuit from Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, which accused Google of monopolizing app access and stifling innovation with its 30% commission on all in-app purchases. 

Google isn't thrilled; they plan to appeal the verdict and seek a pause on the order, which they say “will cause a range of unintended consequences that will harm American consumers, developers, and device makers.”

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CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
In a world where competition often leads to greed, Christians should remember the importance of humbly exemplifying Christ, generously giving of our time, money, and talents. 

“Don't neglect to do good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.”
Hebrews 13:16 CSB (read full passage)