The European Union’s highest court has upheld a record €4.1 billion antitrust fine levied against Google stemming from anti-competitive practices related to its Android operating system. The ruling confirms the European Commission’s 2018 decision that Google illegally maintained its dominance in the mobile market by requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Google apps like Chrome. These practices, the Commission argued, stifled competitor choice and innovation. Google had appealed the fine, arguing it benefited consumers, but the court dismissed those claims. The judgment reinforces the EU’s power to regulate large technology companies and protect fair competition within the digital market. This decision sets a significant precedent for future antitrust cases involving dominant tech platforms. Google may still face further scrutiny and potential adjustments to its business practices as a result.