Policy · 1h ago
Google to Host Rival App Stores on Android Starting Next Week
Epic Games and Google jointly withdrew their legal dispute, clearing the way for Google to carry third-party app stores on Android. Google told the court it will begin hosting rival stores next week. The move follows a court order from the Epic v. Google antitrust case.
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This is a major concession from Google, but the real test will be whether third-party stores gain meaningful traction against Google's default dominance.
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Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week →
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