Google will make rival Android app stores easier to find after judge says process is ‘not acceptable’ yet
Following the arrival of third-party Android app stores on Google Play earlier this week, a judge in Google’s ongoing court battle has said that the current state is “not acceptable,” and Google will make changes as a result.
A judge in Google's ongoing court battle has declared the current state of accessing third-party Android app stores on Google Play "not acceptable." The first third-party store, Aptoide Games, became available for download on Google Play earlier this week. However, the process to find these stores is complicated, requiring either a direct link or specific search phrases.
Judge Donato expressed dissatisfaction with search terms like "store for apps" not yielding third-party stores, stating that every variation even 70% correctly phrased should display these stores. Google has been given a week to make these necessary changes, with the judge also criticizing the "are you looking for" banner as unnecessary friction.
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