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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Google has permitted third‑party app stores to be distributed through the Google Play Store in the United States, following a court ruling. The first available store is Aptoide Games, a game‑focused marketplace that can be found via a dedicated landing page, deep links, or search queries in Play. Users install the store like any other app; once installed, apps from the store can be downloaded without additional security steps. Google enforces its policies on these stores but does not review every app, nor manage updates or payments.