The discussion highlights sharp divides between Android and iOS users. Preferences often hinge on customization freedom vs. perceived privacy/security, and hardware quality vs. ecosystem integration. #MobileEcosystems 3/6

CMA targets Apple and Google’s mobile dominance The UK regulator has proposed classifying Apple and Google as firms with “strategic market status.” If finalised, the move could bring targeted conduct rules, fines, and broader scrutiny to their 90–100% hold on UK smartphones.

Apple and Google face strategic market status under the UK’s DMCC regime. The CMA’s proposal could reshape app fees, wallet access, and browser defaults. #TechRegulation #MobileEcosystems #DMCC

Apple and Google face more UK antitrust scrutiny over mobile ecosystems LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s competition regulator said it plans to designate Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) with so-called strategic market status for their role in mobile ecosystems, as it steps up scrutiny of what it has described as their duopoly. The plans announced on Wednesday follows findings by an inquiry group at Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that a number of markets relating to mobile internet browsers were not working well for consumers or businesses. Apple’s Safari and Google’s Chrome dominate the mobile browser market on iPhones and Android devices, respectively. A strategic market status (SMS) designation allows the CMA to impose interventions on a firm, such as requiring it to adhere to specific behaviour so as not to undermine fair competition. In Apple and Google’s cases, they could be forced to offer more features and give users the option actively to choose their preferred mobile browser, if recommendations from the CMA’s inquiry group are accepted. Both Apple and Google pushed back against the CMA’s proposals, with Google calling the step "disappointing and unwarranted." Apple said separately it was concerned that the new rules being considered would undermine the privacy and security protections expected by its users. Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks AI – 6 model portfolios fueled by AI stock picks with a stellar performance this year... In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech Stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. So if GOOGL is on your watchlist, it could be very wise to know whether or not it made the ProPicks AI lists.

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Apple and Google could face a competition probe over their huge mobile ecosystems in the UK The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority's independent inquiry group recommended the watchdog investigates Apple and Google's activities in mobile ecosystems.

The #UK.’s #Competition and Markets Authority issued a report Friday from its independent inquiry group recommending the watchdog investigates #Apple and #Google’s activities in #mobileecosystems. www.cnbc.com/2024/11/22/a...