Google settles antitrust case with India over smart TV market practices: What it means for users

India’s antitrust watchdog has formally approved a settlement with Google over allegations that the company employed unfair tactics in the smart TV market.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had earlier found that Google misused its strong position by forcing TV makers to pre-install certain Google apps, including the Play Store, if they wanted access to its services. This made it harder for other companies to use or build different versions of Android for smart TVs.