Google and Apple are having a bad day. The high -tech giant is facing a new survey on mobile ecosystem from the British competitive market (CMA), facing the growing pressure of adopting a new App Store Initiative in India.
Start with a probe one day after the CMA nominated the former Amazon executive as a provisional chair. CMAs may be exposed to greater regulations and competition claims because Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems should have a strategic market (SMS). However, it is not completely clear which aspects are accurately investigated. This new designation comes from the British digital market, competition and consumer (DMCC) law that came into effect on January 1. Google started earlier this month and is the first SMS survey focusing on anti -trade practices around the company. Search service.
CMA SMS surveys can last up to nine months, and both cases are currently accepting comments on investigation and intervention. Until February 12, regulatory authorities have accepted Google and Apple co -probes.
For other headaches of Apple and Google. Bloomberg reports in India that Technology has encouraged Apple and Google to provide the government supported by the state to the market. The Indian government also hopes to pre -install a series of apps on all mobile devices, and has no warnings such as “unreliable sources”. We request pushes as a means to further distribute public welfare services. These apps are currently available in Apple and Google app stores, but can be used as separate entities.
According to what is reported, the first request was held last month, but at present Google and Apple are unlikely to say “yes”. It is said that the Indian government is discussing the use of power of attorney and taking legal measures to enforce compliance. In 2021, Apple began to provide similar options to Russian users through regulations.
