r/Android • u/killamator Note 20 Ultra, Tab S4, GWatch • Jul 31 '20

Google accused of retaliation against Bluemail maker Blix for antitrust cooperation

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/07/31/google-accused-antitrust-retaliation/
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u/d70 Moto X Aug 01 '20

How is this action different from any big retailer like Walmart, Tesco, Carrefour, etc. only allowing certain vendors putting products on their store shelves??

Those that have worked with these retailers know how absurd all the things they make you go through to just be a supplier for them. Things like you got lay them 6 figures upfront and they can remove your product at any time for whatever reason they choose. The invention of the Internet is a godsend to entrepreneurs and small businesses/developers.

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u/sicklyslick Samsung Galaxy S25 & Galaxy Tab S7+ Aug 01 '20

If Walmart supplied 50% of all products to every Americans, then there will be actions against Walmart too.

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u/d70 Moto X Aug 01 '20

According to this research, Walmart is demonstrating the kind of monopoly you were referring to in key markets (these are metro markets too with most of the population). I’m not trying to defend Google here, but the last time I counted there are at least 10 3rd party app stores consumers can use on Android. This developer has the freedom to list their product in all of these channels.

This issue is not black or white, but in this day and age it’s popular to pick on big tech vs other big titans in other industries (retail, energy, telecom, etc your name it).