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Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the EU wants to give it


The E.U.'s position is seemingly that Android needs extra help, and that simply isn't the case.

For those unfamiliar, Matter is a unified standard supported by Apple, Google, Samsung, and others that aims to make all smart home devices work together. Even as an Android user standing to benefit from accessories and services working better with my Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, I can't help but wonder — is exclusivity ever okay? It's about letting companies build their own products and ecosystems, thoughtfully making sure they don't use "lock-in" attempts to restrict consumer choice.

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