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New Delhi April 23: Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is reportedly paying Samsung “enormous sum of money” each month to have its AI app, Gemini, pre-installed on Samsung smartphones and other devices. The information is part of an ongoing antitrust case against Google, which began with accusations from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that Google has been illegally abusing its monopoly in the search engine market. Reports suggest that if DOJ succeeds in its case, Google could be blocked from making default placement deals in the future.
The company might also be required to sell its Chrome browser and share most of the data that supports Google Search through licensing. Google Ad Antitrust Ruling: US Department of Justice Wins Antitrust Case Against Google Over Monopoly in Advertising Technology Industry. During the ongoing antitrust case over Google's search monopoly, testimony has reportedly revealed that Google paid Samsung to ensure that the Gemini app remained an integral feature within Samsung's One UI interface.
As per a report of Bloomberg , Google’s vice president of platforms and device partnerships, Peter Fitzgerald, stated in court that the company started paying Samsung for pre-installing the Gemini app in January. Samsung Galaxy S25 series was launched earlier this year and the company made Google’s Gemini the default AI assistant, replacing Bixby. As per reports, Fitzgerald testified before Judge Amit Mehta, who is overseeing the case that the tech giant pays Samsung a fixed monthly fee along with a share of advertising revenue generated through the Gemini app.
While exact payment figures remain undisclosed, US DOJ lawyer David Dahlquist described the monthly amount as an "enormous sum of money in a fixed monthly payment." OpenAI Would Be Interested in Buying Chrome Browser, ChatGPT Chief Testifies at Google Antitrust Trial in Washington . The payment contract is reportedly set for two years.
In the deal, Google reportedly agreed to pay Samsung for every device that comes with the Gemini app pre-installed. OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft have also approached Samsung regarding potential deals related to integrating AI into their phones, according to a report of The Information. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 23, 2025 12:24 PM IST.
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