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UK competition probe of mobile browsers finds Apple-Google duopoly is ‘anti-innovation’
- A U.K. competition authority investigation found that Apple and Google's mobile browsers are 'holding back innovation' and could limit economic growth.
- Concerns were raised about Apple's policies on mobile browsers, such as mandating the use of its WebKit browser engine, giving Safari greater access to platform features, and revenue sharing with Google.
- Despite negative findings, there is no competition enforcement action yet, awaiting abuse control powers.
- The report advises against standard market investigation powers to remedy competition concerns.
- Cloud gaming was dropped from the inquiry after changes by Apple to alleviate competition concerns.
- The final report suggests potential remedies, including allowing alternative browser engines on iOS and regulating how Google displays browser choice screens.
- Proposed remedies could influence how the regulator enforces on Apple and Google's mobile duopoly.
- The CMA is investigating Apple and Google's Strategic Market Status to potentially subject them to bespoke interventions.
- The CMA's independent inquiry group recommends consideration of the report's analysis and potential interventions to address market issues.
- Apple responded, expressing concerns about the report's remedies undermining privacy, security, and user experience, aiming to engage constructively with the CMA.
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