Google is set to open its Play Store to third-party app stores, including Epic Games Store and Aptoide, following a ruling from the US Circuit Court of Appeals. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney celebrated “total victory” against Google, highlighting that this could significantly impact the tech giant’s revenue, potentially costing it billions annually. Although Google plans to appeal, the shift is expected to increase competition and alter the app distribution landscape on Android.
Google is set to open its Play Store to third-party app stores, including Epic Games Store and Aptoide, following a ruling from the US Circuit Court of Appeals. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney celebrated “total victory” against Google, highlighting that this could significantly impact the tech giant’s revenue, potentially costing it billions annually. Although Google plans to appeal, the shift is expected to increase competition and alter the app distribution landscape on Android.