UK regulator criticizes Apple’s browser policies: a clash of tech titans.

UK authorities have recently concluded their investigation into Apple, finding that the company’s practices may be harming consumers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined that Apple’s policies regarding browsers on its system are causing issues for consumers. Specifically, Apple’s insistence on forcing browsers to use only the WebKit engine is seen as detrimental to innovation and consumer choice.

While Apple does allow users to use different browsers on their systems, they are required to use the WebKit engine, which is the same engine used by Safari for regular browsing. The CMA believes that this practice is not only harming consumers but also limiting innovation in the browser market for Apple’s ecosystem. It’s worth noting that this investigation has been ongoing for over four years.

The initial report from the CMA was presented last November but was revised due to recent changes made by Apple. The initial report also highlighted issues with how users could choose their default browser, which Apple has addressed with recent system updates, partly due to European legislation.

However, the CMA is still concerned about how Apple’s practices may be harming the browser market within the company’s ecosystem. There are still some points that Apple needs to consider and evaluate.

More details about the measures taken are expected to be revealed soon, and it’s possible that Apple will have to make further adjustments to its ecosystem in response to these changes. Stay tuned for updates on this matter.

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