EU Court Backs Italian Watchdog in Google Android Auto Case
Google's refusal to allow an e-mobility app developed by Enel access to its Android Auto platform can be considered an abuse of its market power, Europe's top court said on Tuesday as it sided with Italy's antitrust authority. The decision is a significant setback for Google, which had argued that security concerns and the absence of a specific template for refusing to make the app compatible were valid reasons for blocking access. The ruling could have far-reaching implications for dominant companies in the tech industry.
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