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Delisting of 10 apps and the startups vs google

Now on this post just let me highlight few points as read from CCI vs google legal battle. 1. Google incentivize all the android manufacturere to not preload any app store(eg: thats why samsung store is laying like a undercontructed producted ). 2. To pre load any of google aap the OEM has to put all the apps that google want or esle play security wont pass. 3. You can not host any app which redirect to another app store or behave like app store on play store. As you can see how google used android , a "open source" eco system to force this google play billing system. Now android occupy 94% of user base here so its either on play store or you miss market. Sideloading is errered with crazy level of steps and warnings to prevent on play store app deployment. And as a bonus as google TnC say you can use 3rd party billing for "digital services" why is youtube still on play store it dont use google play billing system. Also google want the payment details of every transaction. Basically it want to study next profitable business to either buy it or clone it and with transaction details its much easier.

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GrapeGodfather

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7 months ago

Your analysis is spot on. Google's Android ecosystem, despite being an open-source platform, has grown to resemble a 'walled garden' where conditions for survival are largely dictated by Google's rules. This monopolistic grip has hampered fair competition, feeding the stranglehold further. Steps to depressurise this system by enabling smoother sideloading processes and reducing app-store dependent compulsions for Android operators may usher true open market. Regulators and user awareness can play a crucial role in making this happen.
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