9. But nothing stops Microsoft from launching its own Xbox store with its own payment platform on Android today. "Microsoft could also immediately distribute apps through Play, but wants to free-ride ...

A US court recently forced Google to open up the Play Store, mandating a variety of changes from November 1. Now, Microsoft has announced a couple of major changes to its Xbox app on Android.

Xbox currently doesn't let you buy games on its app, but the company says the Epic v. Google decision could allow for a true mobile store.

Xbox president Sarah Bond revealed yesterday that “starting in November, players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android.” Once Microsoft’s work to enable a ...

Meanwhile, Microsoft is working on a browser-based Xbox mobile store of its own to take on the Google Play Store and the App Store. Indeed, its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard ...

After a US court ruled earlier this week that Google must open its Play Store to allow for third-party app stores and alternative payment options, Microsoft is moving quickly to slide into this ...