Judge Orders Google to Simplify Third-Party App Store Installation
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Google must make it easier for Android users to install third-party app stores, according to a judge who characterized the current process as "anticompetitive."
The ruling targets the friction users face when adding alternative stores, such as Aptoide Games, which currently requires multiple additional clicks. Google has been given one week to implement the fix, which will increase the visibility of third-party stores within Google Play.
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