US District Judge James Donato has ordered Google to improve its process for downloading third-party app stores from the Play Store, stating that the company has created unnecessary barriers that are considered 'anticompetitive.' This ruling follows a previous antitrust case in which Google was found to have engaged in anticompetitive behavior. The court's decision mandates that Google facilitate the inclusion of third-party app stores, with Aptoide Games being the first to be recognized. Despite a partnership agreement with Epic Games, the two remain in opposition regarding the antitrust case, which has been ongoing since Google's loss in 2023.
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Judge Orders Google to Address App Store Download Process
A US District Judge has directed Google to rectify issues in its third-party app store download process, citing anticompetitive practices. This ruling is part of ongoing antitrust proceedings following a previous case in which Google was found to have engaged in such behavior.
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Judge gives Google one week to fix "anticompetitive" app store download in Google Play
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Judge Orders Google to Address App Store Download Process