EU’s Attack on Android Boosts Rivals in the Battle of the Apps

App developers may be able to get a foothold on Android phones
Android investigation expected to be wrapped up in coming days

Google is expected to face an antitrust fine over its control of the Android platform. Bloomberg’s Ludlow explains.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Natalia Drozdiak and Aoife White

July 15, 2018 at 3:00 AM UTC

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July 16, 2018 at 9:36 AM UTC

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Google’s latest European Union woes could mean opportunity knocks for app developers stymied by contracts that pre-install the U.S. giant’s own services on Android phones and tablets, according to analysts and companies.

The Alphabet Inc. unit is expected to face an antitrust fine over Android in the coming days that could top last year’s record 2.4 billion-euro ($2.8 billion) penalty for shutting out rivals to its shopping search service.