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Google Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Android App Store Monopoly
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- World News | Reuters
Based in Lisbon, Aptoide brands itself "the alternative Android app store," with about 436,000 apps in its catalog and more than 200 million annual users by 2024.
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www.ndtv.com
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Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Allows Third-Party App Stores, Relaxes Payment Restrictions in Japan to Comply With MSCA Act
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Apple has introduced major changes to iOS and the App Store in Japan under the Mobile Software Competition Act, effective December 18. Rolled out with iOS 26.2, the update allows alternative app marketplaces, new payment options, and user choice for default apps. Apple has also updated fees, introduced safeguards for security and child safety, and ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How Long Queues, Dirty Washrooms May Soon Cost Airports
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Airports across India may soon be rewarded based on how clean their washrooms are, how fast baggage arrives, and how long passengers wait at check-in, security or immigration. And, conversely, deficiencies could lead to penalties.
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www.ndtv.com
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Navi Mumbai Airport Passengers To Pay Up To Rs 1,225 As User Fee
- Tuesday June 24, 2025
- Cities | Press Trust of India
Regulator AERA has allowed levying of user development fee of up to Rs 1,225 at the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport on an ad-hoc basis.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Airport User Development Fee For Foreign Passengers To Be Hiked
- Friday March 28, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Regulator AERA has approved an increase in user development fee for international passengers while leaving the fee unchanged for domestic passengers at the Delhi airport starting from April 16.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Do You Charge...'': Viral Post On IndiGo's ''Cute Fee'' Triggers Debate, Airline Responds
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
His post also sought clarification on two additional charges: the "User Development Fee" and "Aviation Security Fee", which add to the already substantial cost of flights.
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www.ndtv.com
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Elon Musk Confirms Plans to Charge New Users on X a ‘Small Fee’ Before They Can Write Posts
- Tuesday April 16, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by David Delima
Elon Musk-owned X (formerly known as Twitter) could soon start charging new users an annual fee to give them access to write posts, like, reply, or bookmark posts. The billionaire entrepreneur confirmed the development to bring this policy to the social media platform on April 15, highlighting that the move was aimed at reducing spam on the platfor...
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www.gadgets360.com
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AltStore to Add Support for Sideloading Patreon-Backed iPhone Apps in the EU
- Tuesday April 2, 2024
- Written by David Delima
AltStore App Marketplace will soon be available in the EU, allowing users in the region to install application outside the App Store as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) tha recently went into force in the region. In order to allow developers to pay Apple's Core Technology Fee, the AltStore will allow publishers to provide Patreon-backed applic...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Says in Compliance With CCI Order Regarding Play Store's Payments Policy
- Wednesday May 17, 2023
- Press Trust of India
Google on Wednesday said its Google Play's payments policy is compliant with the anti-trust watchdog CCI's order and it is pushing ahead with plans to enforce the policy in the country. Three routes are available for app developers — using Google Play's billing system, an alternative billing system called the user choice billing system alongside ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Android App Store Monopoly
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- World News | Reuters
Based in Lisbon, Aptoide brands itself "the alternative Android app store," with about 436,000 apps in its catalog and more than 200 million annual users by 2024.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Allows Third-Party App Stores, Relaxes Payment Restrictions in Japan to Comply With MSCA Act
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
Apple has introduced major changes to iOS and the App Store in Japan under the Mobile Software Competition Act, effective December 18. Rolled out with iOS 26.2, the update allows alternative app marketplaces, new payment options, and user choice for default apps. Apple has also updated fees, introduced safeguards for security and child safety, and ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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How Long Queues, Dirty Washrooms May Soon Cost Airports
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Airports across India may soon be rewarded based on how clean their washrooms are, how fast baggage arrives, and how long passengers wait at check-in, security or immigration. And, conversely, deficiencies could lead to penalties.
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www.ndtv.com
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Navi Mumbai Airport Passengers To Pay Up To Rs 1,225 As User Fee
- Tuesday June 24, 2025
- Cities | Press Trust of India
Regulator AERA has allowed levying of user development fee of up to Rs 1,225 at the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport on an ad-hoc basis.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Airport User Development Fee For Foreign Passengers To Be Hiked
- Friday March 28, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Regulator AERA has approved an increase in user development fee for international passengers while leaving the fee unchanged for domestic passengers at the Delhi airport starting from April 16.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Do You Charge...'': Viral Post On IndiGo's ''Cute Fee'' Triggers Debate, Airline Responds
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
His post also sought clarification on two additional charges: the "User Development Fee" and "Aviation Security Fee", which add to the already substantial cost of flights.
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www.ndtv.com
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Elon Musk Confirms Plans to Charge New Users on X a ‘Small Fee’ Before They Can Write Posts
- Tuesday April 16, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by David Delima
Elon Musk-owned X (formerly known as Twitter) could soon start charging new users an annual fee to give them access to write posts, like, reply, or bookmark posts. The billionaire entrepreneur confirmed the development to bring this policy to the social media platform on April 15, highlighting that the move was aimed at reducing spam on the platfor...
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www.gadgets360.com
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AltStore to Add Support for Sideloading Patreon-Backed iPhone Apps in the EU
- Tuesday April 2, 2024
- Written by David Delima
AltStore App Marketplace will soon be available in the EU, allowing users in the region to install application outside the App Store as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) tha recently went into force in the region. In order to allow developers to pay Apple's Core Technology Fee, the AltStore will allow publishers to provide Patreon-backed applic...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Google Says in Compliance With CCI Order Regarding Play Store's Payments Policy
- Wednesday May 17, 2023
- Press Trust of India
Google on Wednesday said its Google Play's payments policy is compliant with the anti-trust watchdog CCI's order and it is pushing ahead with plans to enforce the policy in the country. Three routes are available for app developers — using Google Play's billing system, an alternative billing system called the user choice billing system alongside ...
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www.gadgets360.com