Google makes first Play Store changes after losing Epic Games antitrust case

Since launching Google Play (née Android Market) in 2008, Google has never made a change to the US store that it didn’t want ...

Google finally opens up the Play Store's gates in the US

Google is opening up the Play Store in the US, allowing users to download apps and make payments outside it starting October 29, 2025.
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Google Opens Up Play Store in the US, Allowing Alternative Payments After Epic Games Court Order

Following a court injunction in its antitrust case with Epic Games, Google has updated its Play Store policies in the US to ...

Google’s US Play Store Now Lets Developers Link to Alternative App Store and Payment Options

Google is opening up the Play Store’s walled garden in the US and now allows developers to link to alternative app stores and payment options.

Google starts rolling out YouTube-style age checks for Play Store

Google is rolling out Play Store age verification, requiring users to prove they are 18 or older, potentially affecting app downloads.
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Google revamps its Play Store with AI features and more

Google said Tuesday it’s making a number of changes to how the Play Store looks and functions in an effort to better personalize the store to its users and increase engagement. Among the new features ...