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UK regulator zeroing in on Apple, Google duopoly over mobile platforms

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With the investigation in its planning stages, the CMA hopes to foster a healthier environment for other tech companies.
Apple and Google are facing yet another antitrust probe from their old rival, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK. This time, the CMA is calling into question the amount of power the tech giants have over the mobile market. After a year-long investigation, they published their final report (opens in new tab) on the UK’s government website where it’s free for everyone to read. The report is over 350 pages long. If you prefer something more digestible, the CMA also released a shorter version (opens in new tab) that hits on all the key points. No official investigation or probe has been announced. The CMA is still in the planning stages and consulting on how to proceed.

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