Instagram and WhatsApp at risk FTC sues Facebook for illicit monopolization. - Slash Beats
Slash Beats
  • Home
  • Tech
    • Gadgets
    • News
    • Cars
    • Social
  • Entertainment
  • Self Improvement
  • Photos
  • Contact Me
No Result
View All Result
Slash Beats
  • Home
  • Tech
    • Gadgets
    • News
    • Cars
    • Social
  • Entertainment
  • Self Improvement
  • Photos
  • Contact Me
No Result
View All Result
Slash Beats
No Result
View All Result
Home Social

Instagram and WhatsApp at risk FTC sues Facebook for illicit monopolization.

George Mensah by George Mensah
December 10, 2020
in Social
min read2 min
55 2
0
32
SHARES
130
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whastapp

APIs available to third-party applications only on the condition that they refrain from developing competing functionalities and from connecting to or promoting other social networking services.”


In addition to the FTC, the Commission will be joined by participating Attorneys General from Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Columbia District, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Jersey.

FTC sues Facebook for illegal monopolization – Instagram and WhatsApp at risk

If the case is successful, the possible effects on Facebook could be large. The FTC hopes that the federal court will rule that some of its properties, including Instagram and WhatsApp, must be disposed of by the corporation. It also aims to compel Facebook to offer advance notice – and obtain approval – of any potential mergers and acquisitions.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

The FTC also wants the court to rule that Facebook must avoid “imposing anti-competitive conditions on software developers” such as those aimed at using its APIs.

Read more; How Twitter’s moderation tool leaks again as ‘Birdwatch’ feature

“Personal social networking is central to the lives of millions of Americans,” said Ian Conner, Director of the Competition Bureau of the FTC. “Facebook’s actions to entrench and protect its monopoly deprive customers the advantages of competition. Our mission is to roll back the anti-competitive actions of Facebook and restore competitiveness so that creativity and free competition can flourish.”

Tags: facebookfacebook officefacebook video
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

The Galaxy S21 may not come with a charger or a headset in the box

Next Post

The Apple iPhone charging cable could be removed from the package

Related Posts

facebook_mobile_main_slashbeats
Social

2021 Facebook Protect security program will be offered to more users

December 25, 2020
138
NRP-Messaging_Services_slashbeats
Social

Facebook warns ePrivacy Directive in Europe of which is dangerous

December 22, 2020
157
facebook photo sharing
news

Facebook notifies users about COVID-19 misinformation

December 16, 2020
150
oculus quest-slashbeats
Gadgets

This is how Oculus Quest 2 Elite Strap is shipping again

December 16, 2020
219
Next Post
usb-c-lightning-slashbeats

The Apple iPhone charging cable could be removed from the package

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Trending Articles

Super-Nintendo-World-kart-racing-slashbeats
Entertainment

Clubhouse Play, Mario Maker 2 and more Nintendo Switch New Year Sale discounts

by George Mensah
January 15, 2021
0
147

After all the holiday sales that just ended up, it's hard to imagine that there's a lot of people out...

Read more
Amazfit-GTS-2e-GTR-2e-slashbeats

Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e go head-to-head with Apple Watch

January 12, 2021
152
senator-slashbeats

4 Ways to Be Mindful Every Day

January 9, 2021
146
epic-games-apple-slashbeats

Fortnite battle with Apple brought by Epic games to U.K

January 15, 2021
119
apple-car-interface-1-slashbeats

Apple, Hyundai, is expected to be in talks for self driving cars

January 8, 2021
148
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest Articles

epic-games-apple-slashbeats
Entertainment

Fortnite battle with Apple brought by Epic games to U.K

by George Mensah
January 15, 2021
0
119

The year has moved to another year, but it is odd that certain aspects stayed the same.COVID-19 is still threatening...

Read more
Super-Nintendo-World-kart-racing-slashbeats

Clubhouse Play, Mario Maker 2 and more Nintendo Switch New Year Sale discounts

January 15, 2021
147
x12_main-1280x720-slashbeats

Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable tablet is transformed into a laptop

January 12, 2021
113
Amazfit-GTS-2e-GTR-2e-slashbeats

Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e go head-to-head with Apple Watch

January 12, 2021
152
Intel-Mobileye-slashbeats

Intel unveils the 2 chips key for scaling Mobileye’s auto vision

January 12, 2021
116
ADVERTISEMENT
Slash Beats

© 2020 SlashBeats
Made with love by Endinov.

Navigate Site

  • About Me
  • Subscribe
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tech
    • Gadgets
    • news
    • Cars
    • Social
  • Entertainment
  • Self Improvement
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contact Me

© 2020 SlashBeats
Made with love by Endinov.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.