Japan probes Google for alleged antitrust violations in search practices
Publishing timestamp: 2023-10-23 05:45:40
Summary
Japan's competition watchdog is investigating Google for potential antitrust law violations related to its search practices on mobile platforms. The investigation focuses on whether Google made agreements with Android smartphone makers to prioritize its own apps and services and share search ad-related revenue. Google has defended its practices, stating that Android is an open-source platform that promotes diversity and user choice. This investigation adds to the regulatory pressure faced by Google, as similar concerns have been raised by regulators in other countries.
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