Not just Google, Apple deserves a fine from the European Union, too

If Google is at fault for its de facto monopoly in Android app stores, Apple should be held to account for a similar violation

The European Commission had solid antitrust reasons for fining Google 4.3 billion euros ($5 billion) for violations including the bundling of certain apps with the Android operating system -- and for not going after Apple for similar behavior. Yet,  from a consumer’s point of view, Apple should get the same kind of attention.

The most important infraction by Google in the EU ruling is the “illegal tying” of its search and browser apps to the Android operating system. The search giant, the ruling said, made Android phone manufacturers preinstall its search and browser applications if they wanted to provide access to