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EU Fines Google $1 Billion Over Play Store and Search Practices
The Hindu·Friday, 24 July 2026
The European Union has hit Google with a $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search practices. It is the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in regulating large technology companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing. The EU has positioned itself as the global leader in reining in tech giants.
Why It Matters
Google's app store and search products are used by hundreds of millions of people daily, and regulatory rulings like this can force changes to how these platforms work worldwide.
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