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November 5, 2025

Epic Games praises Google’s Android antitrust settlement boosting app store competition | Ukraine news

Google and Epic Games have reached an antitrust settlement in the Fortnite case, with Google agreeing to reforms in the Android Store including lower commissions and increased competition. The settlement allows Android app developers to inform users about alternative payment methods and limits the commission Google can charge to either 9% or 20%. The focus is on expanding developers' choice and flexibility, reducing fees, and promoting competition while prioritizing user safety. Epic Games had also filed a lawsuit against Google and Apple for alleged anti-competitive behavior, with Apple recently reporting record profits from its services business. Following the settlement, the Epic Games Store for Android will be available on the Google Play Store, potentially reshaping the mobile market and gaming ecosystem.

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August 14, 2025

Cyprus-based Skich Store launches Android alternative after Epic Games victory

Skich Store has launched its own Android platform following Epic Games' legal victory against Google, offering developers a direct path to their target audience by bypassing Google Play's regulations and payment systems.

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February 24, 2025

Epic Games Expands Android Store And Academic Partnerships

Epic Games has launched the Epic Games Store for Android, expanding its gaming ecosystem outside of traditional platforms like the Google Play Store. The store initially opened with around 20 games and now boasts over 30 titles, including popular options like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Warface: GO. Android users can redeem key titles for free until March 20. Epic Games is also offering developers improved terms compared to other platforms and deepening ties with academia through partnerships like the Unreal Academic Partnership with the University of North Carolina Greensboro. This partnership aims to offer students cutting-edge curriculum grounded in real-world applications of Unreal Engine technology, preparing them for future innovation within the gaming industry.

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February 18, 2025

Aptoide launches its iOS Game Store, with a feature we want even on the Play Store

Aptoide for iOS has fully launched in the EU, offering users an alternative source to download games outside of the Apple App Store. The unique feature that sets Aptoide apart is the App Versions feature, which allows users to revert to a previous version of a game if a new update proves to be problematic.

AppWizard

October 11, 2024

Players will be able to purchase games through the Xbox Android app in the US from November 2024

A US court has ruled that Google must allow competitors access to its Android store, enabling consumers to purchase Android games directly through the Android app in the United States. Xbox President Sarah Bond announced that starting in November, players will be able to play and buy Xbox games directly from the Xbox app on Android. However, it is unclear which specific games will be available and if this feature will extend to players outside the US. Google plans to appeal the court's decision, and Xbox is preparing to launch its own mobile store, though the timeline is not specified.