UK Regulators Propose Special Status for Apple and Google to Boost Competition
UK regulators propose "special status" for Apple and Google to boost competition, addressing their mobile ecosystem duopoly and concerns over app store practices.
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Overview
- UK regulators are proposing "special status" for tech giants Apple and Google, following earlier investigations into their dominant mobile ecosystems.
- This move aims to increase competition within Britain's mobile device market, where Apple and Google effectively hold a 90-100% duopoly.
- The proposed status seeks to address specific concerns, including unpredictable app reviews, inconsistent app store search rankings, and high commissions on in-app purchases.
- The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating their dominance across app stores, browsers, and operating systems, with a particular focus on app store practices.
- Google has expressed disappointment and disagreement with the UK watchdog's decision, while Apple has not yet provided a comment on the proposal.
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The reporting appears neutral and objective by presenting the UK regulator's actions and findings without editorial commentary. It balances the regulator's perspective with Google's immediate response, attributing all claims and concerns to their respective sources. The language remains descriptive, avoiding loaded terms or selective emphasis, focusing on factual reporting of the announcement and its context.
"Britain’s antitrust watchdog has proposed labeling Google's and Apple's mobile ecosystems with “strategic market status," which would mandate changes at the Big Tech companies to improve competition."
ABC News"The proposed decision would designate Apple and Google as having "strategic market status"."
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