Google’s Android TV to face antitrust investigation in India
CCI has prima facie held Google’s Android TV in contravention of the various sections of India’s Competition Act
Yet another controversy for Google after Google Search, payments and Android OS
Google reportedly entered into anti-competitive agreements with TV OEMs such as Xiaomi and TCL
If so, Google has abused its dominant position in the TV OS market
Google apps’ pre-installation lets Google reduce the ability and incentive of OEMs to develop and sell devices operating on alternative versions
Due to this, competitors such as Amazon have not been able to enter the market for licensable operating systems for TVs
CCI has directed the director general to probe the case and submit the report in 60 days
