Bing Search for iPhone Deal in Place
Google reportedly pays $100 million to Apple for the right to be the default search option on its hardware.
On Friday, TechCrunch reported that several sources, in particular those close to Google, said that Microsoft has a deal in place for Bing to be the new default search option on the iPhone. The blog is hesitant to say the deal is confirmed, however. This follows a January report in BusinessWeek that said Apple and Microsoft were at least talking about making this deal.
A Microsoft representative said the company "doesn't comment on rumor or speculation."
Google reportedly pays $100 million to Apple for the right to be the default search option on its hardware. Yahoo has been an alternate search option on the iPhone, with Microsoft now said to be in talks to be added as an option. The speculation comes as Apple is expected to unveil a new iPhone and amid a very tense period in the once friendly relationship between Apple and Google.
Google did not respond to a request for comment Friday.
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