Archive · 23 Jul 2025
UK to Regulate Apple, Google's Mobile Power in the UK
The UK's competition watchdog wants to create new rules for Apple and Google because they have a lot of power in the mobile phone market.
They plan to give both companies a special status so they can make rules to encourage competition.
This includes app stores, operating systems, and web browsers.
The goal is to help users download apps and pay for things more easily.
The watchdog can also issue fines and make companies change how they do business.
The decision about the new rules will be made by October 22.
UK antitrust watchdog plans to regulate Apple and Google's mobile power.
The CMA will give Apple and Google Strategic Market Status.
Regulation aims to address market bottlenecks, including operating systems and app stores.
The CMA can impose conduct requirements, fines, and remedies.
A decision on designation is expected by October 22.
- Who
- Apple and Google; UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
- What
- The UK's antitrust watchdog is planning to regulate Apple and Google's mobile power.
- When
- The decision on designation is expected by October 22.
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To curb potential market bottlenecks and increase innovation and choice.
- Companies Targeted
- Apple, Google
- Regulatory Body
- UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
- Action
- Proposing Strategic Market Status
- Focus
- Mobile operating systems, app stores, web browsers
- Outcomes
- Conduct requirements, fines, remedies
- Consultation End Date
- October 22