The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a report highlighting concerns that Apple and Google are stifling innovation in the mobile browser market, with a particular focus on Apple's dominance. The CMA found that Apple's control over browser functionalities and preferential access to new features hampers potential advancements in mobile browsing. Emphasizing the negative impact on competition, CMA chair Margot Daly noted the lack of effective competition among mobile browsers and alluded to possible interventions to address these issues as part of their new regulatory powers for digital markets.
Apple's influence in the mobile browser market raises concerns over innovation, as its practices limit the capabilities of competing browsers, according to the CMA.
The CMA's findings indicate that Apple's power in determining browser functionality adversely affects competition, leading to a stagnation in innovative features for users.
Margot Daly of the CMA emphasized that the current state of competition among mobile browsers is ineffective, restricting innovation and negatively impacting consumers in the UK.
While Apple prioritizes security by introducing updates through Safari first, the CMA suggests that alternative management solutions could enhance competition without restricting browser choices.
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