A U.S. judge has ruled that Google will not be forced to sell off its Android operating system or Chrome browser in a high-profile monopoly case.
However, the court ordered the tech giant to share more data with rival companies in a bid to open up competition in the online search industry.
The decision follows a 2023 ruling that found Google acted illegally to maintain its monopoly position in online search.
The U.S. Department of Justice first filed the lawsuit in 2020, accusing Google of abusing its dominance, with the company controlling nearly 90% of the global online search market.
While the ruling spares Google from breaking up two of its most valuable assets, the data-sharing mandate marks a significant step toward leveling the playing field for competitors.
