Overview
- Mexico’s antitrust commission accepted Google’s commitments to remove restrictions that had tied manufacturers to Android.
- Device makers in Mexico can now design and sell products using alternative operating systems without violating Google agreements.
- The measures mirror remedies secured by regulators in other jurisdictions, including the European Union.
- The commission said it will actively monitor Google’s compliance and pursue other digital market practices that limit consumer choice.
- Android remains dominant in Mexico at roughly 75.8% of devices, with iOS near 24% and other systems below 0.3%, according to Statista.