While the fine may be relatively small for Google, the order could force the company to significantly alter its deals with Android manufacturers. It seeks to prevent Google from including “anti-fragmentation” clauses that prohibit Android forks, and would also require the company to allow third-party app stores on Google Play, as well as allowing users to uninstall first-party apps they don’t want on their phones. India is a vital market for Google, with approximately 606.6 million smartphone users and a 97% Android market share.
