MSFT - What's Going On With Google Parent Alphabet Monday? | Benzinga
Google parent Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is trading lower Monday amid reports of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) urging its employees in China to use Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones for work, effectively banning Android devices. Google developed the Android operating system for use on touchscreen devices, including cell phones and tablets.
Previous reports highlighted Microsoft and Apple’s strong interest in their ambitions in China. In December, Microsoft President Brad Smith met with China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to discuss artificial intelligence and trade relations between the U.S. and China.
Separate reports indicated Apple is in discussions with Chinese companies like Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) to integrate AI functions into its devices sold ...