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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.
Google Gemini Tops App Charts After Viral Nano Banana Trend, Surpasses OpenAI's ChatGPT
Sep 16, 2025 02:51 pm CST
Google's Gemini app has surpassed OpenAI's ChatGPT, courtesy of the new image-editing function called Nano Banana AI. It also dominates the App Store and Google Play Store in India.