The U.K.’s competition regulator has designated Apple and Google with “strategic market status” in their mobile platforms, giving the regulator new powers to enforce competition in areas like app stores,

Britain’s antitrust watchdog has targeted Google and Apple for their “strategic” roles in mobile ecosystems, opening the door for regulators to impose changes to their business practices to improve co

The country’s competition watchdog said Google and Apple’s mobile platforms qualify as companies with so-called strategic market status.

Britain's competition regulator took aim at Google and Apple and flagged the two business giants under its highest designation as nearly too powerful to control.

Competition and Markets Authority’s classification grants it expanded authority to tackle potential competition issues across the nation’s app and mobile markets.

Britain on Wednesday moved to loosen the grip of Apple and Google in smartphones by designating them as having "strategic market status", giving it the power to demand specific changes to boost competition.

Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google were designated with so called strategic market status in the UK, exposing the US firm’s mobile ecosystems market to deeper scrutiny from the country’s antitrust watchdog.

Just because your phone comes with Google Maps or Apple Maps doesn't necessarily mean you're beholden to them.If you find yourself dissatisfied with what Google and Apple are offering, but aren't sure what other options are available,

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Apple’s SharePlay makes group streaming effortless. Google’s version? Not so much. I tried both to see why Google needs a lot of work.