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Google Granted One-Week Reprieve in Epic Games Antitrust Injunction Deadline

A federal judge has postponed enforcement of antitrust injunctions against Google Play Store until October 29th. Both Google and Epic Games jointly requested the unexpected delay, though reasons remain undisclosed in public filings.

Unexpected Delay in Landmark App Store Ruling

Google has been granted an additional week before it must implement sweeping changes to its Google Play Store operations, according to reports from the ongoing legal battle with Epic Games. The original October 22nd deadline has been pushed to October 29th, 2025, following a joint request from both parties that was approved by US District Court Judge James Donato.

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Federal Court Permanently Bars NSO Group From Accessing WhatsApp Services

A federal judge has permanently barred Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group from accessing WhatsApp’s services following years of litigation. The ruling comes alongside a significant reduction in damages the company must pay Meta Platforms.

Court Issues Permanent Ban Against Spyware Maker

A federal judge has granted Meta Platforms‘ request for a permanent injunction blocking Israeli cyberintelligence firm NSO Group from targeting users of its WhatsApp messaging service, according to court documents reviewed by multiple news outlets. The ruling represents a significant legal victory for the messaging platform after six years of litigation over alleged surveillance activities.