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These are the 10 best Android apps of 2024 – according to Google

Google has announced the best 10 apps of 2024 There's a mixture of free and paid-for services Some of the streaming services aren't what we'd pick Google has crowned its best apps of 2024 – the ...
Android

Google will appeal rival Android app stores ruling

As many of you have probably already heard, Google has been ordered to allow third-party app stores in the Play Store. The news landed yesterday when Judge Donato ruled in Epic’s favor. Soon after ...
Ars Technica

Google settlement with Epic caps Play Store fees, boosts other Android app stores

Google has spent the last few years waging a losing battle against Epic Games, which accused the Android maker of illegally stifling competition in mobile apps. Losses in court left Google to make ...
The Verge

Google must crack open Android for third-party stores, rules Epic judge

Google must give rival third-party app stores access to the full catalog of Google Play apps — and distribute third-party stores. Google must give rival third-party app stores access to the full ...
Android Authority

Here's a look at how Android 17 will make alternative app stores easier to use

As part of a settlement with Epic, Google is introducing support for “Registered App Stores” starting with Android 17. Certified third-party stores will utilize a “single store install screen” that ...