Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature

ZURICH: Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched a preliminary investigation into Google’s removal of a feature that allows mobile phone users to opt out of using its search engine as default, the authority said on Tuesday.

The “Choice Screen” feature allows users ‌to choose ⁠their ⁠default search engines during the initial set up of their new Android device.

COMCO said Google had removed this feature in Switzerland, even though it remained available in other countries in Europe.