Epic Games and Google have jointly asked a California judge to approve a major settlement that would reshape how Android’s app store operates, ending years of courtroom battles between the two companies (via Reuters ).

In a filing dated November 4, 2025, Epic and Google said the deal “would allow the parties to put their disputes aside while making Android a more vibrant and competitive platform.” The proposal asks the court to replace parts of the existing injunction from the 2024 antitrust ruling, which found that Google’s Play Store practices had stifled competition.

Under the proposed changes, Google would modify Android to let users “seamlessly download and install certain third-party stores” that meet security standards, creating “Registered App Stores” that compete directly with G

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