Google ordered to make it easier to download alternative Android app stores

Ars Technica@mastodon.social · 2026-08-14 23:47

Third-party app stores are about to become more visible in Google Play. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/google-ordered-to-make-it-easier-to-download-alternative-android-app-stores/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Google ordered to make it easier to download alternative Android app stores

Third-party app stores are about to become more visible in Google Play.

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wod0bow@mastodon.social 2026-08-15 15:40

@arstechnica Alphabet is laughing right now.
US and EU with their DMA should take care of GMS in all Android phones. GooglePlayServices are the cancer of Android ecosystem.
You can't use 90℅ of apps without it. This is the real issue.

US - now to download other store you need Google account and Play Store? Nice!