Google may have to sell its Chrome web browser. The company has been found guilty of violating antitrust rules, so significant action is likely to be taken. The U.S. Department of Justice may put pressure on Google parent company Alphabet to sell the Chrome web browser. However, the matter is still pending in court. Alphabet may be required to separate its Chrome web browser and Android operating system businesses, Bloomberg reported. After this, Google can make its web browser independent.
What’s up?
In fact, this pressure on Google may be due to the decision made in August regarding violating antitrust rules. If the Justice Department pressures court judges to take action against Google, it could take significant action against the tech company. In August this year, the court stated in its judgment that Google unfairly exploited its monopoly position in the search and advertising markets, which proved that the company was a monopoly and had been working hard to maintain its monopoly position.
Google’s monopoly
Currently, in addition to the Android mobile operating system, Google also has Google Chrome browser, AI Gemini and other services. The company uses its Google search algorithm to show targeted ads to users. Talking about Google Chrome browser, it has 65% share. Since then, Apple Safari has captured 21% of the market share. Other browsers, including Firefox, have much smaller shares. The main reason for Google Chrome’s increasing share is the Android operating system. Most users around the world use smartphones powered by the Android operating system, of which Google Chrome remains the default browser.
Google will be shocked by court ruling
According to reports, the court could order Google to separate its Android operating system, Google Play Mobile and other services. Currently, in all Android smartphones, users have to log in with a Google account. Only after this, they can download any app through Google Play Store. When you sign in to your Google Account, you’ll automatically be signed in to all Google services available on your phone. Google took advantage of this and established a monopoly on its advertising business.
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