US appeals court declines Google bid to further pause Play store overhaul in Epic Games case

Core Points - Alphabet's Google has been unsuccessful in persuading a U.S. appeals court to delay an order that mandates significant reforms to its Play app store while it continues to challenge the ruling in a lawsuit [1] Group 1 - The U.S. appeals court's decision indicates a setback for Google in its ongoing legal battle regarding the Play app store reforms [1] - The order requires Google to implement extensive changes to its app store operations, which could impact its business model and revenue streams [1] - The lawsuit reflects broader regulatory scrutiny faced by major tech companies, particularly concerning their app store practices and market dominance [1]