Policy · 3h ago
Google Play Opens to Third-Party App Stores July 22
Google will allow third-party Android app stores in the US to access its catalog starting July 22, complying with a court order from Epic Games' antitrust lawsuit. The move aims to increase competition by letting users download apps from alternative stores. Developers can opt out of having their apps listed on rival stores.
Meridian48 take
This is a significant antitrust remedy, but its impact depends on how many developers opt out and whether users actually switch stores.
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