Google’s Play Store is undergoing a dramatic shift after a federal judge’s antitrust injunction in Epic Games v. Google. The change means that, starting Oct. 29, 2025, Android apps distributed via Google Play in the United States can offer their own payment systems and link to alternative download or purchase pages. As Google’s own policy page explains, it will “not prohibit a developer from communicating with users about the availability or pricing of an app outside the Google Play Store,” nor ban links to external downloads or transactions support.google.com. In other words, apps can tell users about cheaper prices or
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A cybersecurity specialist with a passion for blockchain technology, Irene L. Rodriguez focuses on the intersection of privacy, security, and decentralized networks. Her writing empowers readers to navigate the crypto world safely, covering everything from wallet security to protocol vulnerabilities. Irene also consults for several blockchain security firms.
