A US judge ruled that Google must open the Android app store, Google Play, to competition for at least three years, following a lawsuit by Epic Games. The ruling reflects ongoing scrutiny of Google’s practices in its search and ad business, which were previously deemed monopolistic. The decision could foster the growth of alternative app stores, as it prohibits Google from incentivizing developers to solely use its platform.
The ruling also prevents Google from financially incentivizing app makers to favor the Google Play store. This shift may lead to an increase in the popularity of mobile app stores beyond just Google and Apple, potentially transforming the app distribution landscape in the long term.
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