The PC Pro Podcast Episode 757: In which Google doesn’t have to sell Chrome after all
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Sep 3, 2025 The team dives into Google’s recent court win, allowing it to keep Chrome and Android intact. They debate the implications of Google's sideloading restrictions for app security. Microsoft's new AI models take the spotlight as they push OneDrive as the default storage for Office users, sparking mixed reactions. The conversation touches on job security in relation to increasing AI automation. Plus, a review of the Google Pixel 10 Pro reveals strong opinions on its features versus rising smartphone prices.
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AI Changed The Antitrust Landscape
- Judge Mehta decided Google need not divest Chrome or Android because AI is changing the market landscape.
- The ruling still forces Google to share some search data and bar exclusive phone distribution deals, opening competitive opportunities.
Future AI Disruption Isn't A Free Pass
- Rapid AI-led changes make past dominance less relevant, but they don't erase anti-competitive conduct or its harms.
- Relying on future disruption as a remedy risks leaving incumbents' behavior unchecked today.
Syndication, Not Wholesale Search Access
- The ruling will require Google to offer limited syndication of search results and ads to select competitors rather than full wholesale access.
- Practical impact may be constrained by selection rules and technical limits on data sharing.