Google Play Opens to Rival App Stores Following Epic Lawsuit Settlement

By Sean Hollister · The Verge · 2026-07-15

Google Play Opens to Rival App Stores Following Epic Lawsuit Settlement

The Verge reports that Google is abandoning its legal attempts to block competitors from the Play Store, with third-party app marketplaces scheduled to arrive on July 22nd. This shift follows a joint withdrawal of an injunction modification by Google and Epic Games, forcing the t

The Verge reports that Google is abandoning its legal attempts to block competitors from the Play Store, with third-party app marketplaces scheduled to arrive on July 22nd. This shift follows a joint withdrawal of an injunction modification by Google and Epic Games, forcing the t