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Giants on Trial: The Antitrust Battles of Google and Apple


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In this episode of "Read Between the Covers," host Mfundo Mpepuka delves into the unfolding antitrust battles involving Google and Apple. Drawing parallels to the historic Microsoft antitrust case of the late 1990s, this episode explores how the giants of the tech industry are now facing similar challenges that could redefine their futures and reshape the technological landscape.

  1. Introduction to Antitrust Issues: An overview of the U.S. Justice Department's antitrust allegations against Google and Apple.
  2. Google’s Alleged Monopoly: A detailed analysis of how Google's search engine might have become an illegal monopoly, including the implications of its business arrangements and algorithm designs on competition and innovation
  3. Apple's Ecosystem Under Scrutiny: Examination of the lawsuit against Apple, focusing on its App Store policies and their impact on competition and market control.
  4. Historical Context: A look back at the Microsoft antitrust case, discussing its outcomes and the precedent it set for today's tech giants
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Read Between The CoversBy Mfundo Mpepuka