they talk about alternative stores as well but fail to do a great reporting on the issue … a alternative appstore that need’s google approve it’s simply not a real alternative.
From https://keepandroidopen.org/ In August 2025, Google announced ↗ that as of September 2026, it will no longer be possible to develop apps for the Android platform without first registering centrally with Google. This registration will involve:
- Paying a fee to Google
- Agreeing to Google’s Terms and Conditions
- Providing government identification
- Uploading evidence of the developer’s private signing key
- Listing all current and future application identifiers
Correct me if I’m wrong, but can’t this be used as a precedent for other app makers that are screwed over by google’s monopoly?
If I’m reading the article correctly it’s dropping for all app developers. Not just Epic.
If I’m reading the article correctly it’s dropping for all app developers. Not just Epic.
Alright so
Line must go up, so where are they going to recoup that loss of revenue?
Ads as far as the eye can see… and more!
So no change then?
There can always be more!
Not unless you want competitors to take over your market share.
