What was the issue? — [1] Google was illegally forcing handset makers to pre-install the Google Search App and the Chrome browser as a condition for licensing its Play Store–the market place for Android apps. [2] EU further said Google made payments to some large manufacturers and operators on condition that they exclusively pre-installed the Google search app. [3] Lastly EU said Google prevented manufacturers wishing to pre-install app from running alternate versions of of Android not approved by Google– Courtesy BusinessLine

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