Apple and Google hold 'vice-like grip' on mobile market, CMA says

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Apple and Google hold 'vice-like grip' on mobile market, CMA says
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Apple and Google hold 'vice-like grip' on mobile market, CMA says

Their duopoly is limiting competition and choice for customers, says competition watchdog

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it is concerned about the "effective duopoly" of Apple and Google in the mobile systems market, which could lead to less competition and choice...

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