The European Commission is escalating its regulatory actions against Google and Apple, submitting preliminary charges against Google for violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) concerning search result biases and the Play Store. Google is accused of favoring its own services in search results, while also restricting developers from sharing alternative purchasing options. Meanwhile, Apple is being urged to increase iOS's compatibility with third-party devices. Fines for Google could reach $35 billion under the DMA, emphasizing the EU's commitment to maintaining fair competition in the tech landscape.
We adopt today aim to ensure that Alphabet abides by EU rules when it comes to two services widely used by businesses and consumers across the EU, Google Search and Android phones.
The commission can double the penalty to 20 percent for repeat offenders. Alphabet brought in over $350 billion, suggesting fines could reach $35 billion under the Digital Markets Act.
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