It’s monopolistic and anticompetitive sure, but pretty anodyne too no? I mean why aren’t they going after companies whose practices actually result in higher prices like T-Mobile’s acquisition of Sprint? Comcast anyone? There’s a HUGE difference to me in setting a default choice vs taking choice away.
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Google and Apple's Search Engine Deal Violates Antitrust Law
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This is very good news. There needs to be more competition, and these tech giants need taking down a peg or two (or three)
It could, if only Apple had a monopoly but they don't
iPhone - not close to a monopoly
Mac - not close to a monopoly
iPad - not close to a monopoly
Apple Watch, Apple TV, headphones, iCloud - not close to a monopoly
The only thing Apple has "monopolistic" control over is *checks notes* their own proprietary operating systems
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That’s pure revenue in jeopardy which Google was using to keep Apple out of the general search business. Apple may now choose to enter it which will cost them billions annually.
No, the court can't force Apple to do something because they're not party to the case.
Apple would be free to put Google Search as their default search engine if they wanted to.
Now, the court can ban Google from entering an agreement or paying Apple money.
Apple can’t enter the search game while simultaneously pretend it cares about privacy can it? I’m guessing that’s why they haven’t entered the market… they won’t be able to use the line about “you are the product” when a service is free which they’ve used for years to indirectly shame Google… if they enter search how will they still claim they care about your privacy?! Maybe there’s a play with Apple Intelligence powered search that they can charge for? But how big will that get vs free alternatives that trade on your privacy??
20 billions reasons a year suggests that most users would not, in fact, want to use Google search anyway if it were not the default but that they would likely be more or less fine with whatever search engine they used
Let's be honest and acknowledge the true winners here - the law firms representing Alphabet and Apple.
I saw it more as a "Google thinks they might be able to get away with not paying Apple anything, but they would rather not F around and find out" scenario. Enforcing the status quo was the safer bet all around.
How would these people know any better when the choice has been made for them?
Would you say people were satisfied earning less than 1.0% on their savings accounts when many high-yield accounts were paying out over 5%?
82% of Americans Aren't Using High-Yield Savings Accounts
Or was it because they didn't know any better?
Many Americans are missing out on high-interest savings accounts. Don't be one of them
A new survey finds many Americans lack financial literacy on savings accounts, many of which now pay 4% or even 5% interest.
www.usatoday.com
For the first time in years, banks are offering savings accounts that pay serious interest. But consumers aren’t doing much about it, a new survey finds.
Roughly one-fifth of Americans with savings accounts don’t know how much interest they’re getting, according to a quarterly Paths to Prosperity study by Santander US, part of the global bank Santander. Of those who do know their interest rate, most are earning less than 3%.
“There’s real opportunity for people here to better their financial health by being aware, and by being willing to take some action,” said Tim Wennes, CEO of Santander US.
Let’s be clear here Google was paying Apple to not produce its own search engine. Now if Google can’t pay Apple then Apple will do its own AI search engine. Looks like Apple wins again.
Google could still just make donations to Mozilla to keep Firefox afloat as a figleaf competitor.
I'm surprised no one has suggested apple pull out of the US.
It “suggests”, but my very point is that I don’t find it very plausible.
Coke doesnt have a natural/de-facto monopoly on soft drinks....
Actually, Google should! Who does Uncle Sam think he is, telling Google how they can and can't spend their money? /s
False equivalency. What are Apple device users being denied here? They can change to a number of other search engines anytime they want - if they bothered. But not one works as well as Google.How would these people know any better when the choice has been made for them?
Would you say people were satisfied earning less than 1.0% on their savings accounts when many high-yield accounts were paying out over 5%?
82% of Americans Aren't Using High-Yield Savings Accounts
Or was it because they didn't know any better?
Many Americans are missing out on high-interest savings accounts. Don't be one of them
A new survey finds many Americans lack financial literacy on savings accounts, many of which now pay 4% or even 5% interest.www.usatoday.com
For the first time in years, banks are offering savings accounts that pay serious interest. But consumers aren’t doing much about it, a new survey finds.
Roughly one-fifth of Americans with savings accounts don’t know how much interest they’re getting, according to a quarterly Paths to Prosperity study by Santander US, part of the global bank Santander. Of those who do know their interest rate, most are earning less than 3%.
“There’s real opportunity for people here to better their financial health by being aware, and by being willing to take some action,” said Tim Wennes, CEO of Santander US.
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🤣 Comparing one sports league and their partnering with Coke to...
Android smartphone default search engine? Google
iPhone default search engine? Google
Combined, that gives Google 99.71% marketshare for smartphone search in the U.S. if people keep the default search settings. Since 95% of users tend to keep the default settings, that explains why Google search is 95.05% of mobile search in the U.S.
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