By Sachiko Sakamaki ( August 21, 2026, 07:07 GMT | Insight) -- A Japan-based tech industry group on Friday called for more open mobile ecosystems, urging greater interoperability between smartphones and third-party devices and services. The Open Digital Business Consortium, whose members include Google, criticized practices by both Apple and Google in comments on their compliance with Japan's smartphone competition law, although most of its concerns focused on Apple's restrictions. A consumer survey released by the group found strong demand for smoother connectivity across devices and operating systems.A Japan-based tech industry group on Friday called for more open mobile ecosystems, urging Apple to improve interoperability between its operating systems and third-party devices and services, citing consumer demand for smoother connectivity....
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