Google gets 7 more days to make Play Store changes forced by US court that the company says pose “enormous security risks” for Android users
Google and Epic Games jointly requested a seven-day delay, pushing the deadline for Google to implement sweeping changes to its Play Store has been pushed back by one week, moving from October 22 to October 29, 2025. US District Court Judge James Donato approved the extension following a joint request from both Google and Epic Games, though neither company has publicly explained the reason for the delay.
The postponement gives Google additional time before it must allow developers to bypass its billing system, let users download rival app stores, and stop requiring Google Play Billing for apps distributed through its platform. These changes stem from Epic’s 2023 jury trial victory in San Francisco, where the court found Google’s app store practices violated antitrust law.
