United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority investigation into app store processes commitments following strategic market status designation of Google's mobile platform
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Competition and Markets Authority published Google's voluntarily commitments on app distribution
On 23 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published Google's commitments on application (app) distribution. Google committed to a series of obligations to the CMA concerning the operation of Google Play, covering app review, app …
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority accepted Google's final commitments on app distribution
On 1 April 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed its decision not to prioritise Conduct Requirements (CRs) under sections 19 and 25 of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) in respect of the areas addr…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority closes consultation on proposed commitments by Google to improve fairness in app store processes
On 3 March 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on proposed commitments by Google intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores. The package cover…
SourceCompetition and Markets Authority opened consultation on proposed commitments by Google to improve fairness in app store processes
On 10 February 2026, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation on proposed commitments by Google intended to improve certainty, transparency, and fairness for United Kingdom businesses dependent on app stores, until 3 March 2…
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