The EU fining Google over Android is too little, too late, say experts
by Samuel Gibbs from Technology | The Guardian on (#3V3M9)
Industry analysts fear action against anti-competitive behaviour will punish consumers more than Google
The European commission has fined Google 3.8bn for anti-competitive behaviour regarding its Android mobile operating system. It's looking to force the company to cede some control, but is it too little too late?
The record fine is not to be dismissed, but for Google it is the EU's suggested remedy - the prising loose of its tight grip around Android - that may have the largest impact.
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