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Small cable operators scrutinize Google-Motorola deal

The lobbying group representing small cable operators says it is concerned that Google's ( Nasdaq: GOOG ) agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility ( NYSE: MMI ) could result in fewer choices for its

FTC's Google antitrust probe takes a look at Android

Six weeks after the Federal Trade Commission first served Google with broad subpoenas, FTC lawyers (in partnership with several state attorneys general) are now probing to see whether Google is

Android in lawmaker crosshairs as FTC's Google probe intensifies

Google's ( NASDAQ:GOOG ) Android mobile software business has emerged as a major focus of U.S. antitrust regulators' investigation into the company, sources say. The Wall Street Journal reports that

Report: Twitter targeted in FTC antitrust probe

The Federal Trade Commission's antitrust arm is reportedly investigating Twitter, extending the probe to at least one of its software developer partners. The Wall Street Journal reports the exact

Microsoft wins FTC's blessing on Skype acquisition

Microsoft's ( NASDAQ:MSFT ) proposed $8.5 million acquisition of Skype has earned the endorsement of U.S. antitrust regulators. The Federal Trade Commission issued an update Friday saying it approved

FTC confirms probe into iPhone in-app purchases

The Federal Trade Commission stated Tuesday it will review potentially deceptive practices connected to in-application purchases within children's games optimized for Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL )'s iOS

Regulators scrutinizing Apple App Store subscription service

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have started looking at the terms behind Apple's ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) new subscription service for all content-based apps in its App Store. However,

Lawmakers urge FTC to probe iPhone in-app purchases

Democratic lawmakers are petitioning the Federal Trade Commission to look into potentially deceptive practices connected to in-application purchases within children's games optimized for...

Nebraska, Utah regulators bless CenturyLink-Qwest deal

CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL ) got a double shot of approvals this week for its pending acquisition of Qwest (NYSE: Q ) from both the Nebraska and the Utah Public Service Commission (PSC). The Nebraska PSC

EU regulators join Apple antitrust probe

Regulators with the European Commission have joined the Federal Trade Commission in an antitrust probe of Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ), according to the New York Post. The investigation, which was launched