Apple, Google and Competition

UK competition probe of mobile browsers finds Apple-Google duopoly is ‘anti-innovation’
A U.K. competition authority investigation of Apple and Google's mobile browsers has concluded that the mobile duopoly's policies are "holding back
UK Watchdog Slams Apple & Google for Stifling Mobile Browser Innovation
If Apple and Google don’t make it easier for users to discover third-party browsers, the companies will not have as much of a competitive need to improve Safari and Chrome.
UK Regulator Blames Apple for Stifling Mobile Browser Competition
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its final verdict on the state of the country's mobile browser market,
UK watchdog finds Apple's mobile browser policies are restricting innovation
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined that the country's mobile browser markets are "not working well for consumers and businesses" and "holding back innovation." Most of the watchdog's ire is directed at Apple for policies such as requiring mobile browsers to use its engine,
UK watchdog: Apple and Google browser dominance is bad for consumers
The duopoly that Apple and Google hold over mobile phone browsers is causing consumers to lose out and is dampening innovation, regulators say. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said Apple is holding back competitors such as Mozilla and Firefox from offering new features because of restrictions built into its platform.
UK CMA scrutinises Apple and Google mobile browsers
The CMA's final report emphasises that issues related to mobile browsers are “holding back innovation and could be limiting growth in the UK”.
UK CMA: Apple/Google Mobile Browser Duopoly Harms Innovation
Apple and Google have used their mobile web browser duopoly to harm innovation by restricting competitors on their platforms.
Apple-UK Encryption Saga Continues: British Officials’ Clarification & US Officials’ Warning
The British side reportedly said they would have to produce warrants for each individual data access request, so they will ...
"I have nothing to hide" - our readers react to Apple getting secret hearing in appeal against UK government
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Apple reportedly challenges the UK’s secretive encryption crackdown
Apple is pushing back against the UK’s secret order to give the government access to encrypted iCloud files. The company has ...
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Apple to release faster, cheaper MacBook Air in UK this week
A brand-new MacBook Air will land on UK store shelves this week. This lightweight laptop boasts a more powerful M4 chipset, ...
Secret hearing on Friday in Apple and UK government data row
Apple's appeal against a UK government demand to be able to access its customers' most highly encrypted data is set to be ...
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Apple’s appeal against UK’s secret iCloud backdoor order must be held in public, rights groups urge
as well as Apple’s international users,” they warn. “There is significant public interest in knowing when and on what basis the UK government believes that it can compel a private company to ...
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Apple refuses to break encryption, seeks reversal of UK demand for backdoor
Apple reportedly filed an appeal in hopes of overturning a secret UK order requiring it to create a backdoor for government security officials to access encrypted data. "The iPhone maker has made ...
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Apple pulls ad that showcased ‘personalised Siri’ functions after delay announcement
Apple has pulled an advertisement for the iPhone 16 featuring an unreleased Siri functionality after confirming the feature will not be available soon. The ad, which originally aired in September ...