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Google Proposes Remedies to U.S. Antitrust Case, Loosening Search Agreements with Apple to Avoid Chrome Sale

Dec 21, 2024, 06:59 AM

Google has proposed remedies to address antitrust concerns raised by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) regarding its dominance in online search. The company aims to avoid drastic measures, such as selling its Chrome browser, which the DOJ has suggested as part of its legal action against Google for allegedly monopolizing the search market. In its proposal, Google plans to loosen its default search agreements with Apple and other partners, allowing for multiple default agreements across platforms. Additionally, Google intends to make its Android agreements with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) non-exclusive, enabling them to unbundle the Play Store from Chrome and Search. Google has criticized the DOJ's proposed sale of Chrome as 'extreme' and contrary to the law, urging caution to avoid stifling innovation and investment. The company submitted these counterproposals in response to a ruling that found it unlawfully dominating the search market.