- Following two earlier extensions, with the most recent noted earlier this month, an updated date for Google (GOOG, GOOGL) to respond to European Commission antitrust claims relating to Android is now set for October 7.
- European Commission spokesperson: "Google asked for additional time to review the documents in the case file. In line with normal practice, the commission analysed the reasons for the request and granted an extension allowing Google to fully exercise its rights of defence."
- Google is also reported to file responses to additional antitrust charges stemming from certain shopping (October 13) and search advertising practices (October 5).
- Last month, a $6.75M penalty was levied against the company in Russia following a complaint by competitor Yandex.