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