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So does Google though if we're being honest.
Microsoft saying “stop using Google” is actually totally fine with me.
But only if they’re saying “go get Firefox.”
Shouldn't Apple be the focus of efforts?
Why not both?
I think in reality the Chrome web browser is a huge threat to Internet freedom and should be a top priority.
Anti-trust is much more about a company having a dominant market position such that users are locked into their products no matter what. Google has 92% of the global search engine market. They pay Apple $15 Billion per year to keep their search engine the default in Safari. They have 65% of the browser market, tripling Safari. Microsoft are locked into Chromium with Edge, despite being Google’s largest competitor in search. They also have the largest share of online ad revenue at 39%, doubling Facebook’s 18%. Apple does dodgy shit too, but they don’t dominate any one market since the demise of the iPod. You’re only locked into their software if you buy their hardware. Which still isn’t right, but it’s nowhere near the level of influence that Google wields.
Edit: Don’t even get me started on Amazon, which also deserves a higher spot on the list than Apple with their domination of eCommerce. 37.8% compared to Walmart and eBay both at 6.3%