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Google Has Gone Certifiably Nuts
2015-04-15 15:00:00| PC Magazine: the Official John C. Dvorak RSS Feed
Not focusing on what it does best, or at least makes money, has Google spreading itself thin.
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EC confirms Google search charges, Android investigation
2015-04-15 13:05:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) The European Commission confirmed formal charges against Google for competition violations, through favouring its own comparison shopping services over rival services in Google search results. This is one of the four areas previously outlined in the EU's investigation into possible abuse of Google's dominant position in the search market. Google will be able to respond to the charges and propose remedies, but if the EC is not satisfied with its response, it may impose a fine equal to up to 10 percent of Google's revenues. At the same time, the EC opened a new competition investigation into Google's Android operating system for mobile devices. The EC is concerned about Google's agreements with handset makers covering the installation of Google apps on their Android phones and whether this constitutes an abuse of Google's dominant position. The investigation was started following complaints from two unnamed market parties and the EC's own inquiries. In particular, the EC questions whether Google is hindering the market for other apps by tying its own services to Android and if its licensing agreements with manufacturers may be preventing the development of alternative versions of Android.
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EU accuses Google of search 'abuse'
2015-04-15 12:52:10| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The European Union's competition commissioner has announced details of its case against Google over its search engine.
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Google to face EC charges on abuse of search market position
2015-04-15 09:09:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) The European Commission is going ahead with charging Google with abuse of its dominant position in the search market, as well as launching a formal investigation into Google's Android operating system. According to the Financial Times, the formal charges over the search market will be presented 15 April, and the Android investigation will be announced at the same time. The initial charge will focus on product searches where Google is accused of harming other shopping sites, but could be extended to other areas. Google confirmed the imminent news in an internal email sent to staff 14 April, a copy of which was obtained by the Financial Times. The company said it has "a very strong case, with especially good arguments when it comes to better services for consumers and increased competition". The Android investigation will reportedly focus on whether Google imposes uncompetitive terms on handset makers that ultimately favour its own apps such as YouTube. Google rejects any allegations of wrongdoing and said Android is an open platform distributed free.
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Google Wants Apps 'Designed for Families'
2015-04-15 02:00:54| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
The new Designed for Families program aims to highlight apps and games that are suitable for kids of all ages.
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