Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
Google Faces New Antitrust Challenge as Rival App Store Aptoide Files Monopoly Lawsuit
By Isha
Aptoide has sued Google, alleging that the tech giant uses anti-competitive tactics to maintain a monopoly over the Android app ecosystem. The lawsuit claims Google’s security features unfairly flag rival stores as harmful to discourage downloads. This legal battle intensifies global scrutiny of Google’s Play Store dominance. Aptoide seeks to level the playing field, arguing that Google’s restrictive practices stifle innovation and limit consumer choice.
Read full story at Economic Times