ANDROID SMARTPHONES

CHANGES THAT GOOGLE IS MAKING AFTER THE CCI VERDICT

Published By Livemint | 28 Jan, 2023

Google has decided to make some changes to Android after a CCI fine of ₹1,337.76 crore 

A look at some of the changes coming to Android

It will now allow device makers to license individual Google apps for pre-installation on their devices

 Indian users will now have the option to choose their default search engine

Default search engine could be selected via a “choice screen" that will  appear when a user sets up a new Android device

The tech giant will also offer “user choice billing" for all apps and games from next month

It will enable app developers to use different billing systems and could potentially lead to lower pricing for apps

Android will now be able to flag if sideloaded apps are known to be malicious