"Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends search dominance in antitrust trial"

Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified in the US government's antitrust trial, defending the company against allegations of illegally monopolizing the online search market. Pichai highlighted Google's investments in Chrome and its minimalist design as factors that led to increased search usage. He acknowledged that Google pays Apple more money for search-default payments than any Android handset maker, but explained that it is due to separate deals and Apple's control over its telecom channels. Pichai also addressed concerns about Google's handling of internal communications and the company's chat policy. The trial focuses on Google's web of contracts that make its search engine the default on millions of devices and browsers worldwide.