Apple, Google Called Out in Biden Administration Report on Mobile App Stores

The report says a lack of competition potentially harms consumers, with higher prices. The companies push back.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · John Dominguez

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It recommends new legislation and antitrust enforcement to “level the economic playing field.”

The report is the latest move by the Biden administration to rein in Big Tech.

Both companies pushed back on the report on Wednesday.

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Google said it disagrees with how the report characterizes Android.

The NTIA didn’t immediately respond to a request for additional comment.

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