New Delhi, April 1 -- The government has put Apple and Android under scrutiny after confirming in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that cab aggregators Uber and Ola have allegedly been charging different fares based on the phone's operating system.

The issue, flagged by members of parliament (MPs), raised concerns over algorithm-driven pricing models that may be discriminating against users depending on whether they book rides from an iPhone or an Android device.

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In response to a question raised by MPs Balashowry Vallabhaneni and Ravindra Chavan, Union minister for consumer affairs Pralhad Joshi informed the Lower House that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (...