The DOJ Gets Testy With Google TheTechBoy, October 17, 2024 When I first heard about the Department of Justice (DOJ) attempting to break up Google, my immediate reaction was disbelief. “Are they serious?” I thought. I mean, why would anyone think splitting off Chrome and Android from Google would benefit anyone? To me, it just seemed like a bunch of out-of-touch politicians trying to “solve” a problem that doesn’t exist. Android is one of the most open operating systems out there. Anyone with enough resources can make an Android phone. Whether it’s a major brand like Samsung or a niche phone like the Light Phone, which doesn’t even come with Google or apps, the flexibility is unmatched. Yet, the DOJ is somehow convinced Google’s control over Android is monopolistic. When I dug deeper, I found out the DOJ also wants to split off Chrome. Now, this made even less sense to me. Chrome isn’t just popular because it’s pre-installed on some devices—it’s popular because it’s better. Chrome is only pre-installed on 10% of computers, and yet it dominates the browser market. Why? Because people choose to download and use it. The DOJ claims that Chrome’s dominance stifles competition, but users are smart enough to download whatever browser they want. The first thing people do on Edge is download Chrome! This is like a DEI program for browsers. This DOJ move feels like trying to “fix” something that isn’t broken. Breaking up Google won’t make Edge better, In fact, it’s likely to make things worse for users, who value the seamless integration between Chrome and Google services. I use Chrome for a reason—it just works. Uncategorized DojGoogleSamsung