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third-party app stores

Coverage of third-party app stores in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 8 · 03:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 15 · 10:59 UTC
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Googleorganization1Androidtopic1Association for Competitive Technologyorganization1Competition and Markets Authorityorganization1Google Playorganization1Apple’s App Storeorganization1State of the App Economy in Europetopic1mobile app companiestopic1small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)topic1
Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYJul 15 · 10:59 UTCENGADGET
    Google will allow third-party app stores on Android next week

    Google will allow third-party app stores on Android, effective July 22. This change permits users to install apps from sources other than the Google Play Store.

  • BUSINESSJul 8 · 03:00 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    Billionaire companies want to pull up the ladder behind them

    The app economy in Europe grew from €10 billion in 2013 to €290 billion in 2022, creating 1.8 million jobs. Billion-dollar mobile app companies are lobbying to alter the app store ecosystem, arguing against fees while advocating for weaker security measures. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reviewing ways to expand developer options but faces pressure to avoid dismantling the existing market structure.