UK Designates Apple and Google as Duopoly: New Regulatory Framework Aims to Increase Competition in Mobile Ecosystems

Oct 23, 2025 01:14 am CST

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has officially classified Apple and Google as having "strategic market status," imposing tougher regulations on their mobile platforms. This decision follows a nine-month investigation into their effective duopoly over mobile ecosystems, with potential implications for innovation, competition, and consumer choice in the UK tech landscape. Both companies have expressed concerns about potential negative impacts on privacy, security, and product development.