A federal judge has granted a partial stay on the changes ordered to Google’s Play Store in an antitrust case brought by Epic Games, temporarily halting some of the provisions while Google appeals.
The court issued the pause just weeks before Google was set to implement significant changes to its Android ecosystem, which would allow third-party app stores greater access to the Google Play Store.
On Friday, U.S. District Judge James Donato issued the stay following Google’s request to delay the implementation of a permanent injunction, initially set to take effect on Nov. 1.
While Google sought a full stay, Donato granted a partial one. This means that some parts of the injunction are paused until the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reviews Google’s appeal….