UK and US Authorities Target Google and Apple Amid Competition Concerns

Google faces a forced sale of its Chrome browser while UK investigates Apple's mobile ecosystem dominance.

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Both Apple and Google are under scrutiny for potential monopolistic practices. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority considers investigating Apple’s app dominance, while the US DOJ seeks to force Google to divest its Chrome browser due to antitrust allegations. These investigations could reshape the digital marketplace and impact their services provided to consumers.

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