BREAKUP This July 19, 2016 file photo shows the Google logo at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California. This case, focusing on Google's search engine dominance, is part of a broader legal offensive against the company's alleged antitrust violations in the US. AdvertisementThese deals involve substantial payments to secure Google's search engine as the default option on browsers, iPhones and other devices. The judge determined that this arrangement provided Google with unparalleled access to user data, enabling it to develop its search engine into a globally dominant platform. From this position, Google expanded its tech empire to include the Chrome browser, Maps and the Android smartphone operating system.

Source: Manila Times October 10, 2024 04:15 UTC