UK regulator seeks special status for Apple and Google that could mandate changes for Big Tech

FILE – The Apple logo is illuminated at a store in the city center of Munich, Germany, Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

UPDATED: July 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM PDT

Apple and Google hold an “effective duopoly,” with 90-100% of mobile devices in Britain.

Originally Published: July 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM PDT

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The watchdog found a range of concerns affecting businesses and consumers such as unpredictable app reviews, inconsistent app store search rankings and commissions on in-app purchases of as much as 30%.