After nearly five years, Google has largely triumphed in its antitrust battle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), avoiding a breakup of Android or Chrome and retaining the ability to pay partners for default search status. The ruling, however, prevents exclusive contracts and mandates limited data sharing with competitors, impacting Kenyans by keeping smartphone prices stable and Chrome secure.

• Google will not be forced to sell Chrome or spin off Android, and Americans will not see mandatory search engine choice screens.
• The court allowed Google to continue paying partners like Apple, Samsung, and Mozilla to feature its search and apps.
• Google is now prohibited from striking exclusive contracts lasting over one year and must provide qualified competitors access to parts of its search index data, aiding rivals and allowing companies like Samsung more service freedom.
• For Kenyans, this means continued cheaper phones from brands like Tecno, Infinix, and Xiaomi, and a secure Chrome browser, which is the most used browser in Kenya.