UK regulator the Competition and Markets Authority has launched an in-depth investigation into the dominance of the mobile ecosystems operated by Apple and Google
“Computer games are a multi-billion pound industry in the UK, played by millions of people,” the CMA wrote. “There are already more than 800,000 users of cloud gaming services in the UK but restrictions on their distribution on mobile devices could hamper growth in this sector, meaning UK gamers miss out.”
It said browser vendors, web developers, and cloud gaming service providers had all expressed concerns that the dominance of Apple and Google was negatively impacting their businesses, stifling innovation, and causing unnecessary costs. “We want to make sure that UK consumers get the best new mobile data services, and that UK developers can invest in innovative new apps,” said Sarah Cardell, interim chief executive of the CMA.
“Many UK businesses and web developers tell us they feel that they are being held back by restrictions set by Apple and Google… We plan to investigate whether the concerns we have heard are justified and, if so, identify steps to improve competition and innovation in these sectors.”
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