Google's $18-20B Annual Deal With Apple Faces Scrutiny in Antitrust Case, Potentially Jeopardizing Billions in Profits

Google pays Apple an estimated $18B to $20B per year to be the default iOS search engine, accounting for a significant portion of Apple's profits.

The payments are being scrutinized as evidence in the U.S. government's antitrust case against Google.

If Google loses the case, it could be forced to terminate the search deal with Apple.

Apple could potentially partner with another search engine or offer its own if the deal ends.

Experts say Google could lose the case, jeopardizing the longtime lucrative agreement with Apple worth billions annually.