Google CEO Raised Competition Concerns Over Apple Search Deal Before Top Role

Google's Sundar Pichai raised concerns about the search deal with Apple having bad "optics" before becoming CEO.

The deal makes Google the default search engine in Apple's Safari browser in exchange for a percentage of ad revenue.

The DOJ alleges these deals harm competition; Google says they are easy to switch from.

Pichai suggested encouraging Apple to include other search options besides just Google.

A Google exec testified the revenue share is a "significant amount" and monitors Apple earnings calls.