A federal judge in California issued a sweeping court order on October 7, 2024, directing Alphabet's Google to overhaul its Android app store, Play. The order mandates that Google open its Play Store to greater competition, giving consumers more choice over how they download software.
The ruling would have required Google to implement significant changes to its Play Store for Android smartphones starting November 1. These changes included making its library of over 2 million Android apps available to any rivals seeking access.
Additionally, Google would have been required to distribute these alternative app options within its own Play Store. This development stems from an antitrust lawsuit against Google by 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games, which branded Google as an illegal monopolist.
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