Google will hold an auction for alternative search providers in the EU

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After Google was mandated to offer its EU Android users the ability to choose alternative search and browser apps, the company has decided to hold an auction to select the eligible search providers. The three highest bidders will appear alongside Google during the setup process for all Android smartphones and tablets starting at the beginning of 2020. Once the user selects a search engine, it will automatically become the default option throughout the phone's interface and even in Google's Chrome browser. Users will still be able to switch their default search engine at any time after...

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