{"id":43532,"date":"2025-01-23T19:27:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T19:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/apple-2\/uk-opens-probe-into-googles-and-apples-mobile-platforms\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T19:27:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T19:27:32","slug":"uk-opens-probe-into-googles-and-apples-mobile-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=43532","title":{"rendered":"UK opens probe into Google\u2019s and Apple\u2019s mobile platforms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.arstechnica.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ios-android-1152x648.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Last week, the CMA opened its first such case, reviewing Google\u2019s dominance in search and advertising.<\/p>\n<p>The CMA is already in the process of probing Google and Apple in a separate investigation into mobile web browsers and cloud gaming, which has provisionally found the two companies were \u201cholding back competition\u201d in browsers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAndroid\u2019s openness has helped to expand choice, reduce prices, and democratize access to smartphones and apps. It\u2019s the only example of a successful and viable open source mobile operating system,\u201d said Oliver Bethell, Google\u2019s senior director of competition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe favor a way forward that avoids stifling choice and opportunities for UK consumers and businesses alike, and without risk to UK growth prospects,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Apple, which says its app platform supports hundreds of thousands of UK jobs, said it would \u201ccontinue to engage constructively\u201d with the CMA.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cApple believes in thriving and dynamic markets where innovation can flourish,\u201d the company said. \u201cWe face competition in every segment and jurisdiction where we operate, and our focus is always the trust of our users.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The CMA\u2019s probe will add to the worldwide scrutiny that both companies are already facing over their dominance of the smartphone market.<\/p>\n<p>Apple clashed with Brussels several times last year over the implementation of the Digital Markets Act, making changes to its platform after the European Commission accused the iPhone maker of failing to comply with its \u201conline gatekeeper\u201d rules.<\/p>\n<p>If designated, the UK\u2019s \u201cstrategic market status\u201d lasts for a five-year period, and companies can be fined up to 10 percent of global turnover for breaching conduct rules.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/\">\u00a9 2025 The Financial Times Ltd<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\">All rights reserved<\/a>. 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