Google proposes alternatives to selling Chrome and Android

The U.S. Department of Justice recently called for Google will sell Chrome And make significant changes to Android (or sell it as a replacement) to address Google’s monopoly on online search. Google is clearly not happy with such a proposal, as these sweeping changes would fundamentally alter the tech landscape, for better or worse. The remedies Google now proposes are still comprehensive and address these issues, but are not as excessive as the Justice Department’s recommendations.

Google intends to appeal the court’s ruling on search monopoly, but the legal process requires the company to submit proposed remedies that best respond to the ruling. Google is doing it, and it’s true General overview Remedies So that people understand.

As part of the remedy, Google agreed that browser companies such as Apple and Mozilla should continue to be free to handle search engines they believe is best for users. It has put forward a proposal to provide them with additional flexibility across different platforms and browsing modes. For example, Apple could provide different default search engines for iPhone and iPad. It also recommends that browser companies change their default search providers every 12 months.

In addition, Google recommends that device manufacturers have more flexibility to preload multiple search engines and preload any Google application independently of preloading search or Chrome. Google said this would provide greater flexibility for phone makers and more bidding opportunities for rivals such as Microsoft.

When you interpret the business and legal terms here, the proposal essentially says that phone manufacturers would be free to replace existing Google apps with rival alternatives, regardless of who pays the most. Regardless, your phone will end up bloated and will likely use stronger monetization strategies, which may be detrimental to the end user.

Google has also proposed a mechanism to ensure compliance with the court order without giving the U.S. government broad powers over online user experience.

Google emphasized that it did not propose these changes lightly and that they do affect how it does business with partners and how it impacts consumers. However, these remedies may better address the court’s findings without putting privacy and security at risk.