Google appeals $20 billion Apple search ruling (opens in new tab)

Google appealed a 2024 antitrust ruling in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, arguing that the district court wrongly tied its search success to default-placement agreements rather than competition on merit. The company said Apple chose Google Search for Safari because of its innovation, investment and performance, and because Apple and Mozilla remained free to accept rival offers. The appeal returns Google’s long-running Safari arrangement with Apple to the center of the case. C...