Keep Android Open
https://keepandroidopen.org/
This is important. We already have a basic duopoly in mobile operating systems, now Google is trying to lock down their platform even more. Nobody benefits from this other than Google's shareholders.
Whether you are a device owner, a developer, or a public institution, this affects you and should matter to you.
Everyone can meaningfully help to push back.
The fundamental problem has been with us for years: antitrust enforcement in the USA is practically nil.
The fact remains, Google has been declared a monopoly in court. A generous dose of enforcement is in order, especially in the Android space.
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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-prevails-landmark-antitrust-case-against-google
Today the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice prevailed in its second monopolization case against Google. In United States et al. v. Google, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia held that Google violated antitrust law by monopolizing open-web digital advertising markets. According to the Court, Google “harmed Google’s publishing customers,
@tuban_muzuru absolutely. This thread however is not about lack of enforcement in the US, but about stuff people can do right now to push back against Google closing Android further.
Like, you know, actionable things. That people can do. While we wait for antitrust enforcement in the US. Which would be nice, but doesn't seem like it's coming.
The very first action item on this list - you'll forgive me if I quote it directly:
"Consumers: Contact national regulators
Regulators worldwide are genuinely concerned about monopolies and the centralization of power in the tech sector, and want to hear directly from individuals who are affected and concerned. When contacting regulators directly, you should be polite and specific about the harm you believe these policies will cause, both to consumers and to competition."
@tuban_muzuru yes. Contacting local regulators might actually make enforcement happen. Yes, even in the US.
Honest question: what exactly are you trying to achieve here? Convince me and anyone else reading this thread that nothing can be done because US antitrust enforcement is lacking? What's your endgame here?
Michał "rysiek" Woźniak · 🇺🇦
tuban_muzuru