Google’s €4.1 billion Android fine is final

The EU Court of Justice throws out Google’s last appeal in the decade-long case.

On 2 July the EU Court of Justice dismissed Google’s final appeal against the €4.1 billion Android antitrust fine — the EU’s largest ever. After nearly a decade of litigation over Google forcing its search and browser onto Android phones, there are no appeals left.

For youThe choice screens and unbundled defaults you see on Android in Europe are now backed by a final judgment — and rivals get a green light for damages claims.

Next: Watch for follow-on damages suits from competitors.

Verified against the sources above on 18 July 2026. Plain-language summary — not the legal text and not legal advice.