Google will allow third-party app stores on Android next week

Starting on July 22, third-party app stores will be able to access Google’s app catalog. Framesira/Shutterstock Third-party app stores are coming to Android phones in the US soon. Google has launched a dedicated page for its Play Catalog Access Program, announcing that third-party US Android app stores will be able to access the Play store's catalog of apps starting on July 22. It has also notified developers that the app and game listings they submitted to Google will be made available to external Android app stores, which will be able to offer their products to users. App downloads through the third-party stores will still be completed through Google Play. The company's service fees will also apply to apps downloaded through the external stores. Google said in its announcements that it's