Google Proposes "Unbundling" Android Apps to Avoid Antitrust Breakup
Search Giant Offers Alternative Solutions to DOJ Demands
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Google Proposes "Unbundling" Android Apps to Avoid Antitrust Breakup
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been seeking to break up Google's dominance in the search engine market, proposing drastic measures like forcing the company to divest itself of Chrome. In response, Google has submitted its own set of proposed remedies, focusing on "unbundling" its Android apps and reforming its licensing agreements. Key Points of Google's Counteroffer: Focus on Licensing and Distribution: Instead of structural remedies like divestitures, Google's proposals primarily target its licensing agreements and distribution deals. Restricting Exclusive Deals: For three years, Google would be prohibited from signing deals that tie licenses for Chrome, Search, and Google Play to the preinstallation or prioritized placement of other Google apps, including Chrome, Google Assistant, or the Gemini AI assistant. Reforming Browser Deals: Google would still be allowed to pay for default search placement in browsers, but these deals would need to be more flexible, a…
