Google Set To Open Play Store To Rivals July 22
The change traces to Epic Games' 2020 antitrust suit, where a jury found Google ran an illegal Play Store monopoly.
- Notice filed July 14, 2026 withdraws the Joint Renewed Motion to Modify the Permanent Injunction.
- Google Play Console confirms third-party US app stores gain full catalog access starting July 22.
- Case is Epic Games v. Google, docket 3:20-cv-05671-JD, in N.D. Cal. federal court.
Why it matters: Google's store opens because a federal injunction compelled it, not because it chose competition.
N.D. Cal. docket, Epic Games v. Google, 3:20-cv-05671-JD (cand.uscourts.gov); Google Play Console Help ↗ · Jul 15, 20267/15/26