Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR Google is opening up the Play Store in the US, allowing users to download apps and make payments outside it starting October 29, 2025. Developers can now link to external app stores or payment options and offer cheaper deals directly to users. The change follows a court order in Google’s legal battle with Epic Games and currently applies only in the United States. Google is making major changes to how Android apps work in the US. Following a court order i...