Google paid Apple an eye-watering $20 billion in 2022

In 2022, Google paid Apple $20 billion to remain the default search engine on Safari, marking a $2 billion increase from 2021. This payment is a focal point in a U.S. antitrust lawsuit alleging that Google maintains an illegal search monopoly. The longstanding deal, which began in 2005, significantly benefits Apple's operating income and underscores a complex partnership between the two tech giants, despite their competitive dynamics in other areas.