Britain increases oversight of Apple and Google in mobile
ReutersOct 22, 2025 1:18 PM
LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Britain on Wednesday moved to loosen the grip of Apple AAPL.O and Google GOOGL.O in smartphones by designating them as having "strategic market status", giving it the powers to demand the tech giants make specific changes to boost competition.
The Competition and Markets Authority said Apple and Google's mobile platforms were used by businesses right across the economy, but the platforms' "rules may be limiting innovation and competition".
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