Britain's Competition and Markets Authority has proposed designating Google's and Apple's mobile ecosystems as strategic market statuses, following investigations into their operations. Both companies dominate the mobile device market in Britain. The investigation identified issues like unpredictable app reviews, inconsistent rankings, and high commissions on in-app purchases. To foster competition, recommended measures include transparent app store practices and allowing app developers to redirect users to alternate purchasing channels. Google and Apple have raised concerns about the potential risks and downsides of the new regulations on user security and the developer economy.
Britain's antitrust watchdog has proposed labeling Google's and Apple's mobile ecosystems with strategic market status, which would mandate changes to improve competition.
The Competition and Markets Authority's investigation found concerns like unpredictable app reviews and high commissions on in-app purchases, affecting both businesses and consumers.
The CMA recommends letting app developers steer users to channels outside of app stores, aligning with similar efforts initiated by the European Union.
Google and Apple expressed concerns, stating the proposed regulations could jeopardize user privacy, security, and the U.K.'s developer economy.
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