Summary

We can’t find Amazon’s app in Google Play Store by searching because Google deletes it from search listings. Google is very generous to apps existing in its app store, but downloading apps including Android application becomes possible by Amazon’s app. This service conflicts with Google Play Store, so Google takes action.Google changes its agreement with developers to prohibit distributing Android apps in their apps. On the other hand, Amazon distributes new apps called Amazon Shopping. It is almost the same as old one, but we can’t access to Amazon’s app store by using this new apps.

Reaction

I researched the monopoly of Google in this class, so I thought Google is very childish and holds fast to vested interests firstly. However, the agreement of Google Play Store allowed distributing Android apps in application if its service is not main function. This shows the tolerance of Google and the trusting relationships with the developers. Amazon’s thoughtless action broke this relationship and made Google does the tightening of regulations. The conflict of services can’t be helped, but the enterprise should follow general common sense. I use the Android smartphone and feel drawn to the abundance of apps in Google Play store, so I want Google to keep the tolerance.