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US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition

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US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition
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- U.S. District Judge James Donato has ordered Google to make significant changes to its mobile app business following the Epic Games lawsuit. - Google must allow Android users to have more options to download apps and pay for transactions within them, including making Android apps available from rival sources. - For three years, Google cannot prevent the use of in-app payment methods and must allow the download of competing third-party Android app platforms or stores. - The order restricts Google from preinstalling its app store on device makers' devices and sharing revenue generated from the Play store with other app distributors. - Google plans to appeal the verdict and the injunction, stating the changes will have unintended consequences that will harm consumers. - Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has revealed plans to bring the Epic Games Store and other app stores to Google Play in 2025, aiming to build a competitive Android ecosystem. Please note that as an AI language model, I cannot provide real-time updates, so the information provided here may not reflect the latest developments or changes.

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