Google has argued that its success in online search was the result of having a better product, not the default agreements.
In opening statements on Tuesday, Google’s lawyer said it was easy for people to switch their search engine and that smartphone and browser makers promoted other search engines as well.
On Wednesday, the Justice Department began the day in court by questioning Mr. Barton, who worked at Google forging agreements with mobile companies.
Mr. Barton’s job had been to meet with executives from the telecom and smartphone makers, convince them to sign agreements to distribute Google search and see those agreements through to a final contract, he said.
The goal was to “maximize the opportunity” for users to discover Google and start to use it regularly, he said.
Persons:
Google’s, Meta, Mr, Barton, Barton’s
Organizations:
Google, The, Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department