Technology · 11 August 2026

Google just allowed rival app stores on Play, starting with Aptoide Games

Google is changing its long-standing policy, allowing other app stores to be downloaded directly from the Play Store in the US. The policy change follows years of legal pressure, including a major fight with Epic Games. Aptoide Games, a gaming-focused marketplace, is one of the first to return to Google Play.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 August 2026 at 10:00

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