UK Probes Apple, Google Ecosystems

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UK opens investigations into Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems

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The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority said it was opening dual probes into both U.S. tech giants.

The probes will assess the position they hold in their respective mobile ecosystems, including operating systems, app stores and smartphone-based browsers.

The investigations will "explore the impact on people who use mobile devices," the CMA said.

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