Google Play Store has lost nearly half of its apps since early 2024, dropping from 3.4 million to around 1.8 million. The sharp decline follows stricter quality policies that removed low-functionality ...

The company doesn't have to allow third-party app stores through its Play Store; users can choose third-party billing options. Reading time 3 minutes Google will not have to host third-party Android ...

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One of the areas of concern surrounding the iPhone is its reliance on its single App Store. The only way for developers to readily distribute applications is via the App Store, and the only way ...

A judge has ordered Google to open up Android to rival third-party app stores. The ruling is part of Epic Games' blockbuster antitrust case against Google. Google said it plans to appeal the ruling ...

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal court jury is poised begin its deliberations in an antitrust trial focused on whether Google’s efforts to profit from its app store for Android smartphones have been ...

Apple has an aggressive stance against sideloading, despite pressure from some developers and users. The company has ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Amazon announced this week that it's shutting down its Android app store. The Amazon Appstore has been available on Android ...

After Epic Games, Xbox plans to be the next big app seller to break free of Google’s shackles. Microsoft’s gaming arm announced on Twitter that it would allow Android users to purchase games for their ...

How many of you have ever installed and run Android apps from Amazon's app store on Windows 11? Raise your hands. OK, that's what I thought. Well, I hate to break it to the three of you who raised ...