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I don't understand why Google are doing this. I thought the EU imposed that huge fine because Google had a clause in their contract with handset manufacturers t
by MarkMc 8y ago
I don't understand why Google are doing this. I thought the EU imposed that huge fine because Google had a clause in their contract with handset manufacturers that said, "If you want Play Services, you cannot sell a forked version of Android". Why can't Google simply remove this clause?
- mankash666 8y agoBecause Google is not a non-profit. They'd like to monetize their OS and services.
- wmf 8y agoThey did remove it. I don't know if unbundling Chrome was forced by the EU but it's consistent with EU principles.
- AnssiH 8y agoThere were three separate issues, and they have now been addressed by Google: 1. App bundling. 2. Selling Android forks. 3. Payments for exclusive installation of Google Search. http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-4581_en.htm http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-4581_en.htm https://www.blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/complying-ecs-android-decision/ https://www.blog.google/around-the-globe/google-europe/compl...
- aviraldg 8y agoSure, and while they're at it they may as well shut down the Play Store as well, because app developers won't be able to deal with it. Try explaining why your app doesn't work to thousands of users with terrible Chinese phones with all kinds of API incompatibilities.