The Android platform is on the verge of one of the most drastic changes in its history, particularly in the way users can install new apps on their devices.
this week, Google has officially opened the application for your new program Registered App Store (“Registered App Store“), an initiative that allows the integration of alternative stores within the operating system, likewise Google Play Store.
Almost all Android phones sold in Spain come pre-installed with the Play Store by default, and that’s where most users install their favorite apps; However, Android has always been an open system, and there are other alternative stores.
However, these third-party stores are less well-known, their installation is more complicated and requires files to be downloaded from the Internet, and they do not have access to the same capabilities as the official Google Store.
This resulted in Google’s judicial defeat in the antitrust case Epic GamesThat is going to change. As part of the changes Google made to comply with the judge’s ruling, You need to open Android The third-party store is offering the same benefits as the official one.
For the average Android user, this means it will be easier than ever to install unofficial app stores and install apps through their services, even those not on the Play Store.
Apps from the unofficial store can be installed with a single touchthrough a new section of the Google Store, without pop-up screens or security notices; The process will be similar to installing a new app.
Once the new store is installed, we can install apps from there without taking extra steps and the updates will run in the background and without the need to do anything special, as is already the case with the Play Store.
In short, the experience will be similar to the Play Store, reducing the hurdles of installing apps. This will allow the appearance of new stores, including Epic Games, as well as other alternative stores.
However, the non-existence of these barriers means that stores that want to appear on the Play Store must adhere to a very strict procedure divided into five steps before being approved.
Google explains that this is necessary to prevent these stores from being used to distribute unsafe or unsafe apps. MalwareAnd they have the same security standards as Play Store
So, creators who want to make their store this accessible must first fill out a form and complete a Google pre-qualification to verify the company’s legitimacy in addition to payment. 10,000 dollars.
Once this stage is passed, stores must share their catalog of apps and pass a technical and security assessment so that Google can verify that they are not allowing the installation of malware. Once this step is completed the store will be registered.
The program will start from December 1 Outside the US, however, only Android 17 QPR2 or higher devices will be able to install these new stores
