UK investigates Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystem: Details here

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain opened an investigation into the operating systems, app stores and smartphone browsers of Apple and Google on Thursday, the second use of enhanced legal powers recently to scrutinize major tech companies.

The Competition and Markets Authority said it will assess whether Apple and Google have “strategic market status” in the smartphone ecosystem and their impact on users and businesses. content development and services such as applications.

CMA CEO Sarah Cardell said a more competitive mobile ecosystem could drive new innovations and new opportunities across a range of services that millions of people use, be it app stores, browsers browser or operating system.

“Better competition could also drive growth in the UK, with businesses able to offer new and innovative types of products and services on Apple and Google platforms,” she said.

(Reporting by Muvija M and Paul Sandle, Editing by William James)