EU Regulators Fine Google $2.4B for Antitrust Violations in Android Market

The European Commission has imposed a record fine of $2.4 billion on Google for breaching EU antitrust rules in the Android mobile operating system market.

Background

The case dates back to 2015 when the EU launched an investigation into Google's Android business practices.

Google's Android operating system is used in over 70% of the world's smartphones.

Google has abused its market dominance in Android to restrict competition and innovation.