US court orders Google to allow rival app stores and alternative payments on Android, post-Epic Games lawsuit.

A US court has ruled that Google must allow rival app stores on Android and permit alternative payment systems, following an antitrust case filed by Epic Games. This decision, upheld by the Ninth Circuit Court, could alter the Android app market, offering developers more selling options and potentially reducing transaction fees. Google plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing the changes could harm user safety and limit choice.