Under an alleged new agreement between India and Google, the search giant needs to provide phone manufacturers with an option to use a version of Android where Google apps are not pre-installed.
Back in January, as a result of a $161 million fine by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Google promised to make some changes to its business practices when it came to Android in India. This included allowing smartphone vendors in India to license individual apps for pre-installation on their Android devices. It looks like more changes are on the way for Google, if a new report is to be believed.
Leaker Kuba Wojciechowski claimed recently in a Twitter thread that they had obtained access to Google documentation.
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USA — IT Google apps could become optional on some Indian smartphones, according to leaker