Google to be probed by Italian regulators over abuse of market dominance

Italy’s competition watchdog said on Friday it had opened an investigation into alleged abuse of a dominant market position by Google in the smart device sector. In a statement, the antitrust said Google had allegedly refused to integrate the app “Enel X Recharge”, developed by utility Enel, in its Android Auto app. Through its Android operating system, Google has a dominant position in the smart device operating system market, the regulator said. [caption id=“attachment_5625011” align=“alignnone” width=“1280”] The Google name is displayed outside the company’s office in London, Britain. Image: Reuters[/caption] The probe will be wrapped up by 30 May next year.