The European Commission found Google had abused its market dominance since 2011 with practices such as forcing manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and its Chrome browser, together with its Google Play app store on Android devices. Google shuts down Google+ after mass data leak“It is on the lines of the EU case, but at a preliminary stage,” said one of the sources, who is aware of the CCI investigation. The watchdog’s enquiry into allegations against Google over its Android platform has not previously been reported. It also found Google had put its commercial flight search function in a prominent position on the search results page. Google appealed against that order, saying the ruling could cause it “irreparable” harm and reputational loss, Reuters reported.

Source: The Express Tribune February 12, 2019 10:18 UTC