#Competition watchdog investigates store android#
#Competition watchdog investigates store tv#

This is just the latest official body to announce investigations into Apple and Google’s possible anticompetitive practice, as ‘Big Tech’ becomes a focus for all policymakers around the world. July 13 (Reuters) - Britains antitrust watchdog said on Wednesday it has started investigating if supermarket group Morrisons acquisition of certain assets of convenience store chain McColls. We’re looking into whether this could be creating problems for consumers and the businesses that want to reach people through their phones. “Apple and Google control the major gateways through which people download apps or browse the web on their mobiles – whether they want to shop, play games, stream music or watch TV. Results of the study will be published within a year. The study is looking for evidence of reduced innovation in these sectors because of Apple and Google’s behavior and market power. The impact on secondary products like smart speakers, smart watches, and smart home tech were also in the mix.

#Competition watchdog investigates store tv#

The app stores were described as gateways to a variety of products including music, TV and video streaming, fitness services, shopping and banking. authorities have launched an investigation into Apples App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers. The CMA said consumers may be losing out across a wide range of areas. In March, the CMA already announced a specific investigation into whether Apple’s App Store terms are unfairly favoring itself and hurting third-party developers.

#Competition watchdog investigates store android#

The group will investigate dominance of iOS and Android and the control they wield over the App Store and Google Play Store, and Safari and Chrome. The competition and markets authority (CMA) has referred Amazon’s anticipated investment into online takeaway delivery company Deliveroo for an in-depth investigation amid concerns that it could raise serious competition concerns for UK customers. The Competition and Markets Authority said Thursday it was looking into suspected breaches of competition law' by Apple.

Today, the UK’s competition watchdog (the Competition and Markets Authority) announced an official investigation into the mobile device ecosystem, citing Apple and Google’s effective duopoly. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple’s App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple's App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers.