The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has taken action against Google, demanding the company cease its monopolistic practices concerning its search app and Chrome on Android devices. Allegations include pressure on manufacturers to preinstall Chrome, make it the default browser, and place app icons on home screens. Furthermore, Google is accused of offering ad revenue shares to six manufacturers in exchange for compliance. This action follows an investigation initiated in October 2023 and reflects similar concerns raised by US authorities regarding Google's market dominance.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a cease and desist order to Google, demanding the tech company end all efforts to gain preferential treatment on Android phones.
The JFTC alleges that Google required phone makers to preinstall Chrome and Google Search on Android phones, thereby leveraging its dominance in the app ecosystem.
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