More openness on the cards for Apple and Google’s mobile platforms

More openness on the cards for Apple and Google’s mobile platforms

Competition and Markets Authority will look closely at the openness of Google and Apple’s mobile platforms after designating both with strategic market status By Cliff Saran, Managing Editor Published: 22 Oct 2025 15:37 Following a nine-month investigation, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google’s provision of its mobile platform with strategic market status (SMS). The CMA stated that Google’s substantial market power in the provision of its mobile platform is entrenched – Apple has also been designated with SMS. Google’s business in the UK is estimated to be worth between $10bn and $20bn annually. Earlier this month, the...

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WhatsApp Rolls Out A New Feature To Protect Users From Online Scams

WhatsApp Rolls Out A New Feature To Protect Users From Online Scams

miss.cabul/Shutterstock Meta today announced several new security features designed to help users better identify online scams. Meta’s new tools are incredibly important because as users get better at recognizing common scam techniques, scammers quickly adapt by devising new schemes. Regarding WhatsApp, Meta announced that it will now issue a security warning whenever a user is prompted to share their screen with an unknown contact. This is meant to combat a common scam where users are led to believe that there’s an issue with either their device or financial institution. In turn, scammers kindly offer to share a user’s screen so...

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Android’s sideloading limits are its most anti-consumer move yet

Android’s sideloading limits are its most anti-consumer move yet

Afam’s experience in tech publishing dates back to 2018, when he worked for Make Tech Easier. Over the years, he has built a reputation for publishing high-quality guides, reviews, tips, and explainer articles, covering Windows, Linux, and open source tools. His work has been featured on top websites, including Technical Ustad, Windows Report, Guiding Tech, Alphr, and Next of Windows. He holds a first degree in Computer Science and is a strong advocate for data privacy and security, with several tips, videos, and tutorials on the subject published on the Fuzo Tech YouTube channel. When he is not working, he...