Alternative app store Aptoide files antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleges "anticompetitive chokehold"

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Lisbon-based alternative app store Aptoide filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Google in San Francisco, alleging anticompetitive practices that block third-party stores. The suit follows Google's recent settlement with Epic, which resulted in reduced Play Store commission rates of 20%.

Appeared in 2026-04-17.