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Android app store competitor Aptoide launches on Google Play

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Aptoide Games, a competitor to Google's app store, is now available for download on the Google Play Store in the United States. This move follows a legal battle initiated by Epic Games, which resulted in a court order for Google to allow third-party app stores on its platform. Aptoide, which previously required sideloading or preinstalls, aims to provide users with more choices and developers with additional distribution channels. AI

IMPACT Increases competition and user choice in the Android app distribution ecosystem.

RANK_REASON A third-party app store is now available on Google Play, which is a product/platform change.

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Android app store competitor Aptoide launches on Google Play

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Sarah Fielding) ·

    An Android app store competitor is available in the Play Store

    A competitor to Google's app store, Aptoide Games, is now available in the Play Store.

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