EU Orders Google to Open Android, Search by 2027 as DMA Threatens 10% Fines

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jul 16

January 2027 and July 2027 are Google’s deadlines to share some Search data with rivals and rework Android so competing AI assistants can gain access comparable to Gemini’s.
The EU said the orders enforce the Digital Markets Act, which requires gatekeepers to give competitors access to systems and data on terms similar to their own services.
Android changes could let users choose ChatGPT, Claude or Perplexity as deeply integrated assistants — including voice-command, app and hardware access — instead of Gemini.
Google said the rulings endanger privacy and security, while the Commission said data-use limits and vetting of deeper Android access would protect users.
Noncompliance could trigger fines of up to 10% of Google’s global annual turnover, and the decisions may signal how Brussels will police Apple and other tech gatekeepers.

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Google Faces 2027 Deadline as EU Mandates Search Data Sharing and Android Access Under Digital Markets Act

Overview

The European Union has issued a landmark order against Google under its Digital Markets Act, requiring Google to make major changes in Europe by July 2026. The order aims to boost competition and give consumers more choices by forcing Google to open its Android operating system to AI rivals and share its search data with competing online engine providers. These measures are designed to encourage alternatives to Google’s dominant Search and AI services, ultimately enhancing user choice within the EU. This move marks a significant shift in the digital landscape, challenging Google’s long-standing market dominance.

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