Judge orders Google to distribute third-party app stores on Google Play

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Injunction in Epic case gives rival app stores three years to catch up to Google.

"Google will provide developers with a mechanism for opting out of inclusion in catalog access for any particular third-party Android app store," the injunction said.

App developers will have some control over which app stores their software is distributed on.

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Author / Journalist: Jon Brodkin

Category: Technology

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Topics: Epic Games Google play store injunction Policy Google play store

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Published On: 2024-10-08 @ 17:15:24 (13 hours ago)

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