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Google will allow third-party app stores to be available through the Google Play Store in the US.
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Who
Google
What
Google will allow third-party app stores to be available through the Google Play Store in the US.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:02 GMT · 2h 17m ago
Where
US ·
Why
Google is launching its Registered App Store program for the rest of the world.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This change will enable users in the US to access applications from multiple app stores directly via the Google Play Store.
Story chain
3 events in this thread- Technology1h 29m agoA legal ruling has concluded the dispute between Google and Epic Games, allowing for the implementation of third-party app stores on Android.Open article
- Technology1h 29m agoA legal dispute between Google and Epic Games has concluded, resulting in Google being required to allow third-party app stores on its Android platform.Open article
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