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'Keep Android Open' Campaign Pushes Back on Google's Sideloading Restrictions

Free Android app store F-Droid asks users to lobby government regulators to take action. Google says the move is needed to ...
Android Authority

Google Play Store will soon open installed apps automatically (Update: Screenshot)

The Google Play Store could soon automatically open apps after they are installed. The user will see a notification when it happens. App Auto Open is an optional feature that can be toggled on/off.
The New York Times

Google Must Open Android to Other App Stores and Billing Options, Judge Rules

The internet giant was ordered by a federal judge to make a series of changes to address its anticompetitive conduct. By Nico Grant Reporting from San Francisco In December, a federal jury in San ...
Android Authority

Google Play Store could soon remind you to open that app you just downloaded (APK teardown)

Google is working on a reminder feature for the Play Store that will remind you to open the app you’ve just downloaded but haven’t opened yet. The reminder will be sent within 24 hours of downloading ...
The Register on MSN

'Keep Android Open' movement fights back against Google sideloading restrictions

Petition seeks to rally community opposition and alert regulators Starting next year, Google plans to require all apps ...
TechRepublic

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree Your email has been sent New rules demand ID checks, app listings, and fees Open-source apps at risk Google cites a surge in malware from ...