Japan’s anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones

I’ve Worked at Google for Decades. I’m Sickened by What It’s Doing.

Emma Jackson For the first time, I feel driven to speak publicly because our company is now powering state violence across the globe. The post I’ve Worked at Google for Decades. I’m Sickened by What It’s Doing. appeared first on The Nation.

Google hit with antitrust order in Japan over preinstalled Android apps

According to the JFTC, Google's practices date back to at least July 2020, when the company began requiring Android phone makers to install Google Play and Google Chrome and to feature these apps prominently on device home screens as a condition for accessing the Google Play app store.Read Entire Article

Japan Issues Cease-and-Desist Order against Google

TOKYO (Jiji Press) - Japan's Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday issued a cease-and-desist order against Google LLC, claiming that the company forced smartphone makers to install its search app in violation of the antimonopoly law.

Google Hit with Cease-and-Desist by Japan Over Android Search Practices

Japan orders Google to stop forcing Android phone makers to preinstall its apps, citing anti-monopoly law violations.

Japan's antitrust watchdog issues Google 'cease and desist' order over unfair trade practices

Japan's antimonopoly watchdog has issued a cease and desist order against Google for unfair trade practices regarding search services for its Android devices.

Japan orders Google to unwind deals with smartphone OEMs

: Won't let the Big G require its apps and search to be installed on smartphones