US EditionGoogle and Apple face extra UK scrutiny over ‘strategic’ role in mobile platforms
- On Wednesday, the Competition and Markets Authority designated Apple and Google with 'strategic market status' over their mobile ecosystems in the UK.
- The Competition and Markets Authority launched separate mobile-platform probes in January, finding Apple and Google hold an effective duopoly with 90-100% of devices in the United Kingdom.
- Its probe found unpredictable app reviews, inconsistent app-store search rankings and in-app purchase commissions of as much as 30%, while CMA roadmaps propose fair reviews and allowing developers to steer users outside app stores.
- Rejecting the move, Google said `We simply do not see the rationale for today's designation decision`, while Apple warned the measures could risk weaker privacy and delayed features, the CMA said the designation does not imply wrongdoing.
- With SMS powers, the Competition and Markets Authority could require easier data transfers and fair app rankings, affecting an app economy generating 1.5% of the UK's GDP and supporting around 400,000 jobs.
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Apple and Google May Face Action Over Mobile Phone Dominance, Says UK Watchdog
Apple and Google may be forced to make changes to their mobile platforms as current rules could be “limiting innovation and competition”, a UK watchdog has found. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the two tech giants had substantial and entrenched market power with their platforms. It confirmed they were given so-called “strategic market status”, which is designated to the largest and most powerful businesses. The decision means t…
Apple and Google could be forced to make big changes to their mobile phones - Nottinghamshire Live
The Competition and Markets Authority has confirmed that both tech giants have received 'strategic market status' following an inquiry into their mobile platforms
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The Independent (US)Google and Apple may be forced to change app stores after watchdog’s ruling
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UK unsurprisingly copies Europe, says Apple should be regulated
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has now followed the EU's playbook and categorized Apple and Google as qualifying for regulation, plus potentially subject to incredibly lucrative fines.UK Parliament - image credit: ParliamentThere was never any question that UK would not emulate Europe and this part of its Digital Markets Act. The only question was over what synonym the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) would use in place of the…
U.K. designates Apple and Google as having 'strategic market status,' opening door for more regulation
The U.K.’s competition regulator has designated Apple and Google with “strategic market status” in their mobile platforms, giving the regulator new powers to enforce competition in areas like app stores, browsers, and operating systems.
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