Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week
Google and Epic Games have ended their legal battle, paving the way for third-party Android app stores to launch next week.
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Google and Epic Games have withdrawn their bid to modify a US Play Store injunction. This resolution means Google Play will open to rival app stores, with third-party options expected to arrive next week.
Coverage from The Verge, Hypebeast, and MLex emphasizes the end of the conflict between the two companies. Republic World reports that Xbox will now have a presence on Android following these developments.
Attention turns to the implementation of these rival stores. Meanwhile, Law360 reports that a court economist has stated the Epic-Google deal is not evidence-based.
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Quick answers
When will third-party Android app stores arrive?
According to The Verge, they are coming next week.
What happened to the US Play Store injunction?
Google and Epic withdrew their bid to modify the injunction, according to MLex.
Which gaming platform is mentioned as gaining access to Android?
Republic World reports that Xbox will get its shot on Android.
Coverage (6)
- Play Store Catalog Interoperability Goes Live July 22: Android Developers Must Decide Tech Times · 5h ago
- After Google Vs Epic Games, Xbox Finally Gets Its Shot On Android Republic World · 5h ago
- Court Economist Says Epic-Google Deal Isn't Evidence-Based Law360 · 5h ago
- Google, Epic withdraw bid to modify US Play Store injunction MLex · 5h ago
- Google Play Opens to Rival App Stores After Epic Case Hypebeast · 5h ago
- Google and Epic give up fighting — third-party Android app stores are coming next week The Verge · 5h ago
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