Google's Big Bucks for Samsung Installs
- Sarah Ruivivar
- Apr 28
- 2 min read
Google’s been splashing some serious cash!
Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, is reportedly paying Samsung an "enormous sum of money" to preinstall its shiny new generative AI app, Gemini, on Samsung devices. This juicy tidbit comes straight from the courtroom drama unfolding in Washington, where Google’s been under the antitrust microscope.
Now, you might be thinking, "Haven’t we heard this tune before?" Well, you’re spot on! Google’s habit of paying for app installations has twice landed it in hot water for violating the law. Yet, here we are again, with Google's vice president, Peter Fitzgerald, confirming that these payments started in January and are set to continue for at least two years. It’s all part of a deal that gives Samsung a slice of the revenue pie from Gemini’s paid subscriptions and future ads.
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But wait, there’s more! Samsung wasn’t just sitting pretty waiting for Google’s offer. They had competitive bids from other tech titans like Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI. Google had to up its game to keep Gemini in the spotlight.
The plot thickens as Judge Amit Mehta, who previously ruled against Google’s search engine deals with Samsung, now considers whether to ban Google from paying partners to make its products the default choice. This could shake things up for Gemini and Google’s other AI ventures.
As the courtroom drama continues, the tech world watches closely. Will Google’s Gemini gamble pay off, or will legal eagles clip its wings? Stay tuned for the next thrilling episode!
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