# Google has to play fair with AI rivals on Android, and that could be good news for your wallet

> After forcing Google to open up Android to third-party app stores, the EU is back with a new target, and this time it’s Gemini‘s home-field advantage.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/eu-is-forcing-google-to-give-ai-rivals-a-fair-shot-on-android-and-your-wallet-might-benefit/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5c185d794a62b5d5069432)
- **Published:** 2026-07-19
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #apple #google #chatgpt #gemini #claude #ai #android #ios
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