Security News > 2018 > July > EU Fines Google Record $5 Billion in Android Antitrust Case
2018-07-18 13:18
Google has been hit by a record-breaking $5 billion antitrust fine by the European Union regulators for abusing the dominance of its Android mobile operating system and thwarting competitors. That's the largest ever antitrust penalty. Though Android is an open-source and free operating system, device manufacturers still have to obtain a license, with certain conditions, from Google to
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