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<p class="my-0.5">In the realm of technology, few partnerships carry as much weight as the one between tech giants Google and Apple. A recent revelation has shed light on the hefty price tag Google pays to maintain its status as the default search engine on Apple devices – a whopping $18 billion annually. This article delves into the intricacies of this deal, its implications, and why it is under scrutiny.</p> 
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<h2 class="text-h4 font-heavy" style="text-align: center;" id="the-price-of-dominance">The Price of Dominance</h2> 
<p class="my-0.5">Google’s payment to Apple, although staggering, isn’t entirely surprising. As the default search engine on Safari for Macs, iPads, and iPhones, Google secures prime real estate on some of the most widely used devices globally. However, the exact amount that Google shells out and the conditions attached have remained largely under wraps until now.</p> 
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<p class="my-0.5">This revelation comes amid the ongoing US v. Google trial, where questions about the nature of Google’s dominance in the market are being raised. The disclosed figure of $18 billion sits at the higher end of previous estimates, which ranged from $10 billion to $20 billion.</p> 
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<h2 class="text-h4 font-heavy" style="text-align: center;" id="the-underlying-strategy">The Underlying Strategy</h2> 
<p class="my-0.5">The deal does more than just ensure Google’s prime placement on Apple devices. It also historically discourages Apple from developing its own search engine. Testimonies during the trial revealed that Apple had considered various alternatives, including purchasing Bing or building its own search engine. However, the fear of competing with Google and potentially losing the lucrative deal held them back.</p> 
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<p class="my-0.5"><a href="http://www.microsoft.com">Microsoft</a> CEO Satya Nadella suggested another reason for Apple’s reluctance to let go of the Google deal. He speculated that Google might leverage its popular apps like Gmail, Maps, and YouTube to promote Chrome, diverting users away from Safari and diminishing the value of any deal Apple might strike with another search engine.</p> 
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<h2 class="text-h4 font-heavy" style="text-align: center;" id="a-peace-treaty">A Peace Treaty?</h2> 
<p class="my-0.5">The Google-Apple deal can be seen as more than just a business agreement; it could also be viewed as a peace treaty. The New York Times report suggested that Google, threatened by improvements to Apple’s built-in Spotlight feature, considered ways to undercut Spotlight by incorporating similar features into Chrome.</p> 
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<p class="my-0.5">Moreover, Google reportedly explored how to leverage the new EU competition laws to encourage more people to switch to <a href="https://walletinvestor.com/magazinadmin/feds-may-target-google-to-sell-chrome/">Chrome</a>. This paints a picture of a mutually beneficial agreement that also serves to maintain a semblance of peace between the two tech behemoths.</p> 
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<h2 class="text-h4 font-heavy" style="text-align: center;" id="monopoly-or-meritocracy">Monopoly or Meritocracy?</h2> 
<p class="my-0.5">The US v. Google trial is scrutinizing the terms and effects of Apple’s deal with Google. The Justice Department argues that it amounts to an anti-competitive monopoly. Witnesses testified that any search engine gaining access to Apple’s massive market share would immediately become a significant player.</p> 
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<p class="my-0.5">Google’s defense is that its success stems not from sidelining rivals, but from being the superior search engine. The company maintains that it’s easy for users to switch search engines, though it pays $18 billion a year to ensure they won’t.</p> 
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<h2 class="text-h4 font-heavy" style="text-align: center;" id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2> 
<p class="my-0.5">The Apple-Google deal, worth $18 billion annually, has far-reaching implications for the tech industry and beyond. As the US v. Google trial continues, the deal’s antitrust implications will likely come under increased scrutiny. Whether this agreement represents a fair business strategy or a monopolistic maneuver remains to be determined.</p>

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