US Justice Department accelerates Google Maps antitrust probe

Google Maps is an essential and omnipresent tool for a reason: Its maps and directions are accurate, user-friendly

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They usually provide all the information you need to get from point A to point B.

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But there have been allegations that Google doesn't play well with its competition

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Google Automotive Services gives carmakers a branded bundle that contains Maps, the Play Store, Assistant.

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The problem is that manufacturers aren't allowed to mix Maps with any other kind of voice assistant

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Google doesn't permit developers who use Google tech in their apps to also use tech created by rival companies.

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The DOJ alleges the tech giant broke antitrust laws in trying to remain the top search engine

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Until then, we'll just have to wait and see what happens in court. But no-doubt google is best in its service , So we hope for the best

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