# Digital Markets Act

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2027-07**: Android AI interoperability deadline — Android users in the EU gain the ability to choose a preferred AI chatbot for voice commands, ending Google's exclusive hold on the 'Hey Google' feature.
- **2027-01**: Search data sharing begins — Google must start providing search query data to competing search engines on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms.
- **2026-09-21**: Compliance deadline for remedial orders — 60-day deadline expires; Google must implement fair treatment of rivals in search results and allow developers to steer users to external offers, or face additional penalties.
- **2026-07-23**: EU fines Google €890 million under DMA — The European Commission issues fines of €460M for self-preferencing in search and €430M for app store steering restrictions, totaling €890M.
- **2026-07-16**: EU announces DMA enforcement decision — The European Union orders Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI services, setting deadlines for compliance.

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### EU Hits Google with €890M DMA Fine: First Enforcement Action Sets Legal Precedent
2026-07-25 05:42:44 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The European Commission fined Google €890M for violating the Digital Markets Act by self-preferencing its own services and restricting app store steering. The ruling marks the first DMA punishment for Big Tech and imposes a 60-day compliance deadline, while Google signals a likely court appeal.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/google-eu-890m-fine-dma-antitrust-legal-precident

### EU's $1 Billion Google Fine Reshapes App Store Rules for SaaS Vendors
2026-07-23 16:16:07 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

The EU’s $1 billion fine on Google for self-preferencing in search and Play Store could unlock new distribution channels for SaaS companies. By forcing Google to allow app developers to communicate alternative offers, the ruling may reduce platform commissions and level the playing field. SaaS providers must now reassess how they leverage app stores and search to reach European customers.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/eu-google-fine-saas-competition

### 6-Month Countdown: EU Orders Google to Open Search Data to Rivals by Jan 2027
2026-07-20 10:42:56 · Sector: marketing · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 1

The EU's DMA enforcement forces Google to share search query data and open Android to rival AI, creating new ad inventory and audience segmentation opportunities for marketers previously locked into Google's walled garden.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/eu-orders-google-share-search-data-android-open-marketing-impact

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