Google Payments Deemed Vital by Motorola in Antitrust Case

Motorola has filed an amicus brief in support of Google in its antitrust case. The company argues that payments from Google to cellphone manufacturers are 'vital' for innovation and competition.

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a complete ban on these payments, which it claims stifle competition by making device makers reliant on Google services. However, Motorola disagrees with this stance.

In its brief filed on Friday, September 8, 2026, Motorola emphasized the importance of these payments for the tech industry.