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Google finally opens up the Play Store's gates in the US

Google is opening up the Play Store in the US, allowing users to download apps and make payments outside it starting October 29, 2025. Read More

Google and Epic's settlement proposal could finally end the multi-year Play Store dispute

Google and Epic spent years in legal battles over Play Store rules and transaction fees, but the sides have just agreed on a proposal to resolve them for good. Read More

Google revamps its Play Store with AI features and more

Google said Tuesday it’s making a number of changes to how the Play Store looks and functions in an effort to better personalize the store to its users and increase engagement. Among the new features ... Read More

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

Alphabet's Google has reached a comprehensive U.S. court settlement with “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games, agreeing to Android and app store reforms aimed at lowering fees, boosting competition ... Read More

Google, Epic Games Settle Long Legal Fight Over App Store

Google and Epic Games Inc., maker of the popular Fortnite game, reached a settlement in their five-year antitrust fight over how developers distribute and monetize apps on Android phones, according to ... Read More

Google wants to reduce Play Store fees and improve third-party app store support in Android 17

Reuters reports that Google would “allow users to more easily download and install third-party app stores” while also changing Play Store fees to a 9% or 20% “service fee” for new installs of Play ... Read More