Japan orders Google to change Android bundling practices

April 15, 2025, 10:47 pm

Japanese regulators issued cease and desist orders against Google to stop practices that require smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its apps and search services on Android devices. Both the antimonopoly watchdog and the Fair Trade Commission in Japan took action to enforce fair market practices and prevent what they consider to be anti-competitive bundling, highlighting regulatory concerns over digital marketplace practices. The orders demand that Google alter its business agreements with handset manufacturers to ensure a level playing field.

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medianama.com / Japan Orders Google to Cease Pre-Installing Search Engine on Android Devices

While the 'cease and desist' order issued by the JFTC is Japan's first antitrust case against a tech giant, the EU and the US are dealing with similar search engine monopoly cases. The post Japan Orders Google to Cease Pre-Installing Search Engine on Android Devices appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

cnbc.com / Google receives cease and desist order from Japan’s antimonopoly watchdog over unfair practices

Japan's antimonopoly watchdog has issued a cease and desist order against Google for unfair trade practices regarding search services for its Android devices.

theregister.com / Japan serves Google a cease and desist order over its Android bundling deals

Won't let the Big G require its apps and search to be installed on smartphones Japan’s Fair Trade Commission yesterday ordered Google to stop doing deals that require manufacturers of Android handsets to include its apps.…

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