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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Google last year for restricting third-party payment services and was investigating the company for other anti-competitive behavior as well. After Google’s recent request to the Supreme Court to block CCI’s orders is denied, the company must adjust its deals with phone makers and ease rules for users.
Starting next month, Android users in India will be able to use third-party billing services for apps and games. They will also be able to choose a different default search engine using a choose screen during installation. These particular rules only apply in India, although other regions have similar rules in place.
As for smartphone makers, they will be able to license individual Google apps to be pre-installed on the devices they ship. Previously, manufacturers were forced to bundle the entire Google suite.
Google will continue to appeal CCI’s decision, but is currently working to implement the following changes:
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Starting next month, Android users in India will be able to use third-party billing services for apps and games. They will also be able to choose a different default search engine using a choose screen during installation. These particular rules only apply in India, although other regions have similar rules in place.
As for smartphone makers, they will be able to license individual Google apps to be pre-installed on the devices they ship. Previously, manufacturers were forced to bundle the entire Google suite.
Google will continue to appeal CCI’s decision, but is currently working to implement the following changes:
- OEMs will be able to license individual Google apps to pre-install on their devices.
- Android users have always been able to customize their devices according to their preferences.
The post continues on our Blog: Google will allow third-party billing services for apps and games on the Play Store in India
What do you think about it? Feel free to reply below!
