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Google Play Must Allow Rival App Stores From Next Week — Here's What That Means for Android Users in India
Ars Technica·Thursday, 16 July 2026
Google is now required to allow third-party app stores on Google Play after Epic Games withdrew its settlement, meaning the full antitrust court remedies now apply. This is a major shift in how Android's app ecosystem works. India has one of the world's largest Android user bases, so the change lands here with real weight.
Why It Matters
Most Indians use Android phones, and this could open up new ways to download apps outside Google's tightly controlled system.
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