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Epic Settlement Withdrawn, Google Play Changes Afoot

Updated 2026-07-15 19:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The settlement between Epic and Google has been withdrawn, allowing third-party app stores to be introduced on the Google Play platform. This move is seen as a significant shift in the tech industry's landscape.

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Ars Technica

Third-party app stores coming to Google Play next week as Epic settlement withdrawn

With the settlement withdrawn, Google is now bound by the court's full antitrust remedies.

2026-07-15 16:55 UTC