The Verge
7/16/2026

Google ordered to open Android and Search to rivals in Europe
Short summary
The EU has ordered Google to give rival AI assistants and search engines greater access to Android and Google Search under the Digital Markets Act. The two rulings could weaken Google's platform control, shape the future of Gemini, and open opportunities for competitors to gain ground in AI-powered search and mobile assistants.
- •EU orders Google to open Android and Search to rival AI assistants under DMA
- •Rulings could weaken Google's control over key platforms and shape Gemini's future
- •Opens new opportunities for rival AI companies to compete on Android and search
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