The European Union just hit Google with a record-breaking $5 billion fine for abusing its position in the mobile business. The EU didn't like the fact that Google "forces" Android device makers to install Google Search and the Chrome browser alongside Google Play on their devices, or the fact that Google pays carriers and partners for search exclusivity. The EU also said that Google stifles competition, discouraging anyone from using Android forks. Google has already issued a response, and it's ...
The European Union just hit Google with a record-breaking $5 billion fine for abusing its position in the mobile business. The EU didn't like the fact that Google "forces" Android device makers to install Google Search and the Chrome browser alongside Google Play on their devices, or the fact that Google pays carriers and partners for search exclusivity. The EU also said that Google stifles competition, discouraging anyone from using Android forks. Google has already issued a response, and it's ...
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