The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that the mobile browser markets in the UK, dominated by Apple and Google, are not working well for businesses and phone users. The investigation highlighted concerns over Apple's policies restricting competitors from offering innovative features on iOS devices.

The CMA's inquiry group found that Apple and Google's duopoly on mobile ecosystems allows them to set rules on how mobile browsers operate on their respective devices. This control limits competition and innovation in the market, affecting both consumers and smaller app developers.

The report also addresses issues related to user choice manipulation by Apple and Google to promote their own browsers over competitors. Additionally, the investigation looked into mobile cloud gaming, with a focus on concerns regarding the distribution of cloud gaming apps through app stores.

The CMA has recommended further investigation into Apple's and Google's activities in mobile ecosystems under new digital markets competition rules, aiming to improve competitive conditions and foster innovation in the market.