Google's Android Registered App Stores program launches Dec. 1, applications now open

Google's Android Registered App Stores program launches Dec. 1, applications now open

Easier app installs are coming to third-party stores, pending Google's stamp of approval.

Google opens Play Store enrollment program for third-party store devs

Third-party enrollment for the Google Play Store has started per Google’s new announcement, informing third-party app store developers that they will now be able to register for a new program that allows much simpler installation, specifically of those third-party stores. All of this began with Google’s battle in court with Epic Games, which has since concluded with both Google and Epic having come to an agreement on terms, and part of that was …

Google Begins Certifying Registered Android App Stores Outside the US

Google is expanding a program that gives approved third-party app stores preferential treatment on Android, following its loss in Epic Games’ antitrust lawsuit. Users in the United States can access alternative app stores through Google Play under a court order, while access for users elsewhere remains at Google’s discretion. Stores outside the US can now [...]