UK regulators are increasing their scrutiny of Apple and Google.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unveiled plans to impose stricter regulations on the mobile ecosystems of Apple and Google, leveraging newly acquired digital market powers. This initiative aims to mitigate the dominance of these tech giants and promote increased competition and innovation within the industry. The CMA has been closely examining both companies regarding their control over app stores, operating systems, and mobile browsers. With the enhanced authority granted by the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumer Bill, passed in 2024, the watchdog can now enforce specific…