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Judge gives Google one week to fix "anticompetitive" app store download in Google Play

Friday, August 14, 2026


A federal judge ordered Google to make changes to its app distribution practices within one week. The order requires Google to increase visibility of third-party app stores within Google Play. The directive follows a legal case involving allegations related to Google's app store policies.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/08/google-ordered-to-make-it-easier-to-download-alternative-android-app-stores/

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