The EU has filed formal antitrust charges against Google and its parent company Alphabet, arising from the bundling of Google apps that are a core part of the Android OS experience. With potential fines of up to $7bn, 10% of Google’s yearly revenue, the stakes are high. This is a charge sheet that has been 12 months in the making. It states that Google has “abused its dominant position by imposing restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile network operators”. This is the latest in a number of EU initiatives against Google, including those regarding the right to be forgotten, the prioritization of its own services within search engine results, and smaller investigations into its advertising business, mapping, airline travel…