U.K. Competition Watchdog Recommends Investigating Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said its experts recommended investigating Apple and Google’s dominance in smartphones under the country’s new digital competition rules, alleging the tech giants can manipulate users into choosing their own apps and services over rivals’.

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U.K. Competition Watchdog Recommends Investigating Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said its experts recommended investigating Apple and Google’s dominance in smartphones under the country’s new digital competition rules, alleging the ...
The Wall Street Journal - Nov. 22
Apple and Google could face a competition probe over their huge mobile ecosystems in the UK

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority's independent inquiry group recommended the watchdog investigates Apple and Google's activities in mobile ecosystems.
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DOJ Says Google Must Sell Chrome to Restore Competition

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Inc. - Nov. 21
Indonesia steps up trade protectionism with Apple and Google phone bans

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Financial Times - Nov. 5
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The Guardian - Nov. 8
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The Hill - Nov. 20
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Financial Times - Nov. 8
UK assessment of worker rights bill ‘not fit for purpose’, warns watchdog

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Financial Times - 5d
UK spending watchdog refuses to sign off government accounts

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The Guardian - Nov. 14
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ABC News - Nov. 21
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The Hill - Nov. 19
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The Guardian - Nov. 14
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CNBC - Nov. 18