Japan clamps down on Google for anticompetitive mobile practices

April 15, 2025, 7:58 am

Japanese regulators have issued an antitrust order demanding that Google cease its practices forcing smartphone manufacturers to favor its applications. This landmark decision marks Japan’s first such intervention against the U.S. tech giant and aims to restore competitive balance within the mobile ecosystem. Authorities contend that such practices distort market competition and limit consumer choice, prompting a regulatory crackdown meant to foster fairer market conditions and set a precedent for global antitrust enforcement.

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