On 15 June 2021, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
announced a market study into Apple's and Google's mobile
ecosystems.
On 15 June 2021, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
announced a market study into Apple's and Google's mobile
ecosystems. A market study allows the CMA to examine if a market is
working well and if not, provide further actions necessary to
address the concerns that are raised.
A 'mobile ecosystem' is a collection of multiple
devices, software and technologies that allow users to have access
to products, content and services, such as music, video streaming,
banking and shopping.
The CMA is investigating whether Apple's and Google's
operating systems (iOS and Android), app stores (App Store and Play
Store), and web browsers (Safari and Chrome), result in both
companies having too much control over their respective mobile
ecosystems, potentially, resulting in higher prices for customers
when purchasing devices and apps, and
