Google and Apple, leveraging their dominance in smartphones, face European Commission crackdowns as the EU challenges their influence on the evolving landscape of AI assistants.
EU wants Android, iOS access for other virtual assistants
Jul 20, 2026
11:29 am
What's the storyThe European Commission is taking a closer look at the implications of Google's and Apple's dominance in the smartphone market.
The two tech giants control nearly 5 billion active Android phones and iPhones globally.
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