Japan Orders Google to Halt Search and Chrome Preferencing on Android

Hamid Siddiqui / April 15, 2025 6:10pm News

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has mandated Google to cease preferential deals for its Search and Chrome services on Android devices. This is a landmark cease and desist order against a major tech firm. Google allegedly requested partnerships with several manufacturers to secure placement on device home screens. The company must improve advertising revenue distribution contracts and comply with oversight for five years. Google expressed disappointment, claiming that its agreements promote competition.

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