Source: The Verge
Summary
Aptoide has relaunched its games store on Google Play, marking its return to the platform after more than 10 years. The move comes as Google is required to make changes to Android to allow competing app stores, as per a court order. Aptoide’s store offers a range of games, including some that are not available on the Google Play Store. The company claims to have implemented the necessary changes to comply with Google’s policies. The return of Aptoide’s store is seen as a significant development in the ongoing competition between Google and other app stores.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Aptoide’s games store is back on Google Play, because apparently, 10 years is enough time to cool off. The company has made the necessary changes to comply with Google’s policies, which is just a nice way of saying they’re playing by Google’s rules now. Aptoide’s store offers a range of games, because who doesn’t love a good alternative to the Google Play Store? This is what passes for “competition” in the Android ecosystem. Aptoide’s return is a reminder that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Author: Evan Null
