The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reported that the mobile browser markets are not functioning effectively for consumers and businesses, largely due to Apple's restrictions on browser engines like WebKit. This limits competitors' ability to innovate. While a preliminary report identified some issues that have since been resolved by Apple and Google, longer-term concerns remain about the competition. An ongoing inquiry may lead to Apple and Google receiving a Strategic Market Status designation allowing for more regulatory oversight to enhance competition.
The CMA's inquiry concluded that the UK's mobile browser markets are not functioning effectively, primarily attributing this to Apple's restrictive policies on browser engines.
Concerns about limiting innovation still persist, prompting a further investigation into whether Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems warrant a Strategic Market Status designation.
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