UK designates Apple and Google as having ‘strategic market status,’ paving way for tighter tech regulation.
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UK Targets Apple & Google for Regulation
UK Designates Apple and Google as Having ‘Strategic Market Status,’ Opening Door for More Regulation The UK designates Apple and Google as having strategic market status (SMS) , a move that marks a turning point in how the country plans to regulate major tech players. Announced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) , the designation gives regulators new powers to impose rules that promote fair competition and curb dominance in the mobile ecosystem. Image : Google What the Strategic Market Status Means for Apple and Google By assigning strategic market status to Apple and Google, the CMA now has the authority to enforce tailored regulations across their key services — including operating systems, app stores, browsers, and browser engines. This decision could reshape how these companies interact with developers, businesses, and consumers across the UK. The CMA emphasized that Apple and Google’s influence over their respective platforms gives them a “substantial and entrenched market p…
