Google to Pay Apple $20 Billion Annually for Safari Search Deal After Antitrust Ruling

A judge's decision ensures Google remains the default search engine in Apple's Safari and other services, maintaining a $20 billion annual payment to Apple.

Summary

Following a judge's ruling in Google's antitrust case, the tech giant will continue to pay Apple an estimated $20 billion each year for making Google the default search engine in its Safari browser and other services. This arrangement ensures Google's dominance in search across Apple platforms.

Terms & Concepts
  • Antitrust Case: A legal case concerning business practices that allegedly restrict competition or create monopolies in violation of antitrust laws.
  • Default Search Engine: The search engine automatically used by a browser or device when a user initiates a search, unless manually changed by the user.