# Android

Google Prices Pixel 10A at $499, Doubling Down on Mid‑Market Push

Google has launched the Pixel 10A at $499, consolidating its strategy of using lower‑cost Pixel models to broaden consumer reach. The device underscores Google’s focus on software differentiation and on‑device AI as the primary lever in a fiercely competitive midrange smartphone market.

NeTe2026年2月18日 16:04

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Turkey Opens New Antitrust Front Against Google over Android Defaults and Anti‑Fork Rules

Turkey’s Competition Authority has opened a new probe into Google, alleging that financial incentives and contractual clauses tied to Android effectively preserve Google’s pre‑installation and default positions for search and browsers. The inquiry examines anti‑forking provisions and developer verification rules to assess whether Google’s revised contracts perpetuate anti‑competitive effects despite earlier enforcement actions.

NeTe2026年2月4日 08:10

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Turkey Opens Fresh Antitrust Probe into Google’s Android Deals, Targeting ‘Optional’ Contracts and Anti‑Fork Rules

Turkey’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Google’s mobile contracts, alleging the company uses financial incentives and contractual clauses to maintain the default status of its search and browser apps. The probe will assess whether new contract structures and anti‑fork provisions let Google evade prior remedies and harm competition in the mobile ecosystem.

NeTe2026年2月4日 08:00

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