# Google's moment of truth is here

> In This Story Last summer, a federal judge ruled that Google (GOOGL+1. 23%) has an illegal monopoly in online search — in part by paying web browsers and smartphone manufacturers such as Apple (AAPL+2.

- **Source:** [Qz](https://qz.com/google-doj-antitrust-case-search-engine-monopoly-mehta-1851777041?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6809a95641d5d42526d48f71)
- **Published:** 2025-04-24
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #smartphones #samsung #google #apple #moment #search #truth #aapl
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