UK probes Apple and Google over ‘mobile ecosystem' market power

Core Points - The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is initiating "strategic market status" (SMS) investigations into the mobile ecosystems of Apple and Google as part of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) [1][3] - The CMA's first SMS investigation focuses on Google Search, which holds a market share of approximately 90% [2] - The CMA has the authority to designate companies as having SMS and propose remedies to enhance competition, with stakeholder comments invited during a three-week period [3] Group 1 - The CMA is launching SMS investigations into Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems, which include browsers, app stores, and operating systems [1][2] - The investigations are part of the DMCCA, which grants the CMA new powers for digital market regulation [1][3] - The outcomes of the investigations are expected to be announced by October 22, 2025 [3]