UK investigates Apple and Google for mobile market dominance
TL;DR
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Apple and Google for holding an effective duopoly in the UK mobile market, potentially requiring them to change their operations to promote competition and consumer choice. Both companies have expressed concerns about the impact of these regulations on innovation, privacy, and security. The CMA's final decision is expected in October, which could lead to significant changes in how these tech giants operate in the UK.
- Apple and Google have 'effective duopoly' in UK says regulator BBC
- UK pushes Apple and Google for mobile changes to curb market power CNBC
- Apple, Google face U.K. probe into mobile business practices upi.com
- Apple, Google face strategic market status tag in UK antitrust probe (AAPL:NASDAQ) Seeking Alpha
- UK steps up scrutiny of Apple and Google over mobile platforms Reuters
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