The tech giant tries to stave off a judge's efforts to force it to open its Play app store to wider competition.

Google is asking the court to put a pause on the proposed changes to the Play Store that would open it to competitors as it appeals the decision on the Epic antitrust lawsuit ruling.

Google is seeking a stay on a federal judge’s order that could drastically reshape its Android app store operations. The tech giant filed a request with the California federal court, arguing that the injunction would create “serious safety,