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Google Play's Epic Beatdown

Android Faithful

CHAPTER

Rulings Shaking Up App Distribution

This chapter analyzes the implications of the recent Epic v. Google lawsuit ruling, which enforces significant changes in Google's app distribution practices. The discussion centers on the opportunity for alternative app stores and the potential transformative impact on the Android ecosystem, particularly regarding billing systems and competition. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and future possibilities for rival app stores in a landscape traditionally dominated by Google Play.

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