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DOJ to push Google to sell Chrome, uncouple Android from Play Store

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November 19, 2024

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1. DOJ to push Google to sell Chrome, uncouple Android from Play Store

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  • Wed: DOJ officials will urge Judge Amit Mehta to mandate the sale of Chrome.

  • Imposing data licensing and taking AI-related measures are also in plans.

  • Uncoupling Android from Search and the Play Store would also be proposed.

  • Google argued these proposals would harm consumers and devs, especially given these products are free.

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