Google Play Store gets third-party rival Android app store following Epic legal battle
Google has been compelled to allow rival app stores on the Play Store following legal pressure from Epic Games. Aptoide, a mobile game-focused digital store, is now the first third-party app store available for download directly from Google's Play Store in the US. This marks a significant shift in Android's app distribution landscape, as users can now access alternative app stores without sideloading.
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The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store
Google has been compelled to allow rival app stores on the Play Store following legal pressure from Epic Games. Aptoide, a mobile game-focused digital store, is now the first third-party app store available for download directly from Google's Play Store in the US. This marks a significant shift in Android's app distribution landscape, as users can now access alternative app stores without sideloading.
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