Los Angeles Times

Google loses appeal in antitrust battle with ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games

A federal appeals court has upheld a jury verdict condemning Google’s Android app store as an illegal monopoly, clearing the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shakeup that’s ...
HotHardware

Google Risks Making Android Users Furious Over App Sideloading Policy Change

Google’s Android operating system has historically offered a more open approach compared to Apple’s iOS, giving users more freedom when it comes to customization and apps. However, the company has ...
Reuters

Google proposes app store reforms in settlement with ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) Nov 4 - Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google has reached a comprehensive U.S. court settlement with “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games, agreeing to Android and app ...
Android Authority

Here's a look at how Android 17 will make alternative app stores easier to use

As part of a settlement with Epic, Google is introducing support for “Registered App Stores” starting with Android 17. Certified third-party stores will utilize a “single store install screen” that ...
Android Authority

Android 16 could give Gemini the power over apps Assistant never got

Google is working on a new API for Android 16 that lets system apps perform actions on behalf of users inside applications. This new API is guarded by a permission that’ll be granted to the default ...