Google selling its Chrome browser to another tech titan is likely to trigger antitrust concerns similar to those that prompted the US government to call for its sale in the first place • AFP Photo credit: SEBASTIEN BOZON
Launched in 2008, Chrome dominates the browser market, dwarfing rivals Edge and Safari, developed by Microsoft and Apple, respectively.
US antitrust lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google’s Chrome browser to limit the company’s market clout in a move that would shake up the internet giant.
On Wednesday, the US Department of Justice submitted its recommendation for the breakup to US District Court Judge Amit Mehta, who is set to impose steps next year to address Google’s monopoly power in online search.
“This would be a huge gut punch to Google,” said Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives.
Google provides free search, making money off targeting ads and features that promote online commerce.
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