The U.S. government is considering some serious changes for Google. After a court ruled that Google has a monopoly on online search, the Department of Justice wants Google to make big changes. This could include breaking up the company or forcing it to share its data with competitors. Google isn't happy about these ideas, calling them "radical." The changes could affect how Google's search engine works on phones and other devices. This case is part of a bigger fight against Google's business practices.

Google dominates the search market in the U.S., with about 90% of online searches going through its engine. The company also has a strong hold on mobile searches, with nearly 95%. The government's proposals are still in the early stages, and Google is likely to appeal any final decision. This could mean the process drags on for years.

The government's suggestions include making Google's search data available to other companies. It also wants to stop Google from paying Apple to make Google the default search engine on iPhones. These deals help Google collect a lot of user data, which it uses to improve its search engine.

Google has been facing other legal challenges too. Recently, it lost a case to the maker of Fortnite over its Google Play store practices. This case is just one part of a broader effort to tackle Google's alleged antitrust issues.

The government will give more details about its plans in November. Both sides will then make their arguments in a special hearing next April.

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