Google's $18-20 Billion Annual Payment to Apple for Default Search Status Threatened by Antitrust Case

Google pays Apple an estimated $18-20 billion per year to be the default search engine on Apple devices.

This payment makes up 14-16% of Apple's annual profits.

The payment is being threatened by an antitrust case against Google.

If Google loses the case, Apple could partner with another search engine or offer a choice screen.

Apple is unlikely to create its own search engine due to its stance on privacy.