The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified key challenges in the mobile browser market, attributing much of the lack of competition to Apple and Google. Through its investigation, the CMA discovered that Apple's requirement for other browsers to run on its WebKit engine and the prominence of Safari as the default browser stifle alternatives. While Google's Android also presents competition issues regarding Chrome's default status, both companies have been making some efforts to address these issues. However, comprehensive changes are needed to enhance user choices and competition significantly.
The CMA's report indicates that Apple and Google’s control over their mobile browser markets limits competition and negatively impacts consumer options.
Investigators revealed that Apple's policies around iOS and Safari impede third-party browsers, impacting consumer choice and competition severity.
The CMA concluded that the mobile browsing experience in the UK is deficient, attributing this largely to the actions of Apple and Google.
While some improvements were noted since the investigation's initial findings, both tech giants need to address remaining issues concerning competition.
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