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technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Google CEO Sundar Pichai defends search dominance in antitrust trial"

Google CEO Sundar Pichai testified in the US government's antitrust trial, defending the company against allegations of illegally monopolizing the online search market. Pichai highlighted Google's investments in Chrome and its minimalist design as factors that led to increased search usage. He acknowledged that Google pays Apple more money for search-default payments than any Android handset maker, but explained that it is due to separate deals and Apple's control over its telecom channels. Pichai also addressed concerns about Google's handling of internal communications and the company's chat policy. The trial focuses on Google's web of contracts that make its search engine the default on millions of devices and browsers worldwide.

via CNN|

#antitrust-trial #default-search #google

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Apple's Potential Shift from Google to DuckDuckGo Hindered by Google's Influence

The CEO of DuckDuckGo, Gabriel Weinberg, revealed in newly unsealed transcripts from an antitrust trial that talks between DuckDuckGo and Apple for a potential contract failed because Apple was hesitant to give up the billions of dollars it receives from Google. DuckDuckGo had struck a deal with Apple in 2014 to be shown as an option on Apple devices, but later pushed to become the default choice for users in privacy mode. Apple executives expressed concerns about their distribution agreements with Google, ultimately leading to the potential deal's demise. Google pays around $10 billion annually to be the default search engine on Apple devices, giving it a dominant position in the search market.

via Reuters|

#antitrust #apple #default-search

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Apple's Eddy Cue Stands by Google as Optimal Search Choice for Consumers

Apple's senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, defended the company's decision to make Google the default search engine on iPhones, stating that it was the best option for consumers and that there wasn't a valid alternative. Cue testified in federal court about the long-standing agreement between Apple and Google, shedding light on aspects of the deal rarely discussed publicly. The agreement, estimated to be worth up to $19 billion this year, includes a revenue sharing percentage that was renegotiated in 2016. Cue also addressed concerns about customer choice and privacy, stating that offering too many options can frustrate customers and that Apple has taken steps to limit Google's tracking ability on its devices.

via CNBC|

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