Judge Tells Google to Make It Easier to Install Third-Party App Stores
Following the Epic Games antitrust verdict, federal courts order Google to dismantle Android friction for rival app stores.
Ina FriedSenior Policy Editor
Ina Fried is a senior policy editor analyzing antitrust litigation, platform regulation, and global technology governance. Read full bio
August 13, 2026, 1:42 am ET
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A US District Judge has issued landmark injunction terms requiring Google to streamline sideloading and allow alternative Android application stores equitable distribution channels over the next three years.
