The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Apple and Google due to concerns over their significant influence on mobile platforms like iOS and Android. This investigation aims to assess if tailored regulations are necessary to ensure fair competition and protect consumers and businesses, especially app developers. There is scrutiny surrounding the appointment of Doug Gurr, a former tech executive, as the CMA chair, with implications that the government may favor big tech. The CMA believes that more competitive ecosystems could stimulate innovation and economic growth in the UK.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into Apple and Google’s mobile platforms, focusing on their impact on consumers and businesses.
The CMA will assess whether Apple and Google warrant regulatory guidelines to ensure fair competition, particularly concerning their dominant mobile operating systems and app stores.
CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell stated that enhancing competition could lead to innovative opportunities in mobile services, benefiting both consumers and businesses in the UK.
The investigations follow criticism of the government’s ties to big tech after appointing a former tech executive as chair of the CMA.
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