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Google hit with antitrust order in Japan over preinstalled Android apps
According to the JFTC, Google's practices date back to at least July 2020, when the company began requiring Android phone makers to install Google Play and Google...
In a landmark decision that signals a new era of regulatory scrutiny for global technology giants, Japan's Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the company of violating the nation's anti-monopoly law by compelling smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its apps on Android devices. This marks the first time Japan has taken such action against a member of the so-called GAFAM group – Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft – and reflects the growing international momentum to rein in the power of Big Tech. The decision underscores a broader global trend: regulators are increasingly determined to ensure that the digital marketplace remains open and competitive, even as a handful of tech companies wield unprecedented influence over how consumers access information and services.
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