EU Big Tech crackdown: Commission calls out Google and Apple for antitrust violations
Briefly

Amid ongoing trade tensions, the European Commission is enforcing digital antitrust rules against Alphabet and Apple. It claims Google unfairly promotes its own services over third parties in search results and restricts app developers from directing consumers to better offers. Google now must review the commission's findings. The commission has also set interoperability requirements for Apple, stating that this integration is essential for fostering innovation in third-party products, indicating a push for greater compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
Alphabet treats its own services more favorably than third-party options, prompting the European Commission to investigate Google Play's compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
Google asserts that the Digital Markets Act may inadvertently harm European businesses and consumers by increasing risk for worse experiences.
Interoperability is vital for integrating third-party products into Apple's ecosystem, enabling innovative solutions, as stressed by the European Commission.
The European Commission is moving ahead with antitrust rules enforcement against Alphabet and Apple, emphasizing competition and compliance under the Digital Markets Act.
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