# EU Slaps Google with $900M Fine | Lubbock News

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Published: 2026-07-23T12:31:54+00:00
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The EU just slapped Google with an $890 million fine for favoring its own apps on Search and the Play Store—part of a broader crackdown on tech giants acting as “gatekeepers.” This follows a recent $4.5 billion Android penalty Google lost on appeal. The EU insists this is about fair competition and consumer choice, forcing big players to level the playing field. Google fires back, calling the fine politically motivated and warning it will hurt users and businesses by removing popular features and weakening app store security. The showdown underscores the global battle between regulators and tech titans over digital dominance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ce2d2627adfd98d

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