In a major development, Google has won a partial victory in its antitrust case, avoiding the necessity to sell its Chrome browser. The court’s decision comes after Google was previously found to be in violation of antitrust laws related to its search dominance. The initial recommendations following the ruling included potentially drastic measures. Now, Google is no longer required to divest itself of its Chrome browser. However, the court has mandated that Google share its search data with rival companies, forcing a shift in the company’s data sharing protocols.
The core of the case surrounded Google’s practices with its products like Android, Chrome, and establishing Google as the default search engine, even on Apple devices. Google had been facing the possibility of selling Chrome, but the recent ruling prevents this. Google is also not required to sell its Android operating system, which powers the majority of smartphones worldwide.