Google has agreed to pay a penalty of Aus$55 million (US$36 million) for engaging in anti-competitive practices by pre-installing its search engine exclusively on Android mobile phones sold by two major Australian telecommunications companies. This decision follows an investigation that found Google's agreements restricted consumer choices, thereby favoring its search engine over competitors. The settlement underscores the scrutiny and regulatory actions tech giants face regarding restrictive business practices, particularly in markets as competitive as mobile technology.
Google's recent settlement involves a Aus$55 million (US$36 million) penalty related to anti-competitive practices for exclusively pre-installing its search engine on Android devices.
This agreement comes after an investigation concluded that Google engaged in anti-competitive maneuvers by restricting the choice of search engines for consumers by partnering exclusively with two major Australian telecom providers.
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