Google was fined for self-preferencing its own services on Search and for preventing app developers from directing consumers to alternative purchase channels on Google Play.

The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations. The tech giant is accused of using Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers…

The EU fined Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act for search self-preferencing and Play Store restrictions, its first DMA penalty.