On Friday, October 18, 2024, a US judge give Google permission to delay opening their Android app store to rival app shops. This decision come as Google dey appeal an earlier order that say dem must open their app store to other competitors.
This development mean say Google no go allow other app stores like Amazon Appstore or Samsung Galaxy Store to operate on Android-powered smartphones for now. The delay go give Google time to fight the order in court.
The original order was part of a broader antitrust case against Google, where regulators accuse the company of using its dominant position to stifle competition. Google argue say opening their app store to rivals could compromise security and user experience.
This case dey attract a lot of attention because it touch on how tech companies manage their platforms and how dem treat competition. Many people dey watch to see how the appeal go end and what it mean for the future of app stores on Android devices.
