Russia is convinced that Google’s policies on pre-installed Android apps are anti-competitive, and it’s now drawing a line in the sand. The country’s regulators have ordered Google to remove restrictions on bundled third-party apps by November 18th if it wants to avoid stiff fines, which could include up to 15 percent of its Russian revenue from last year. That means allowing device makers to load directly competitive apps and search widgets, even if it means bumping Google’s own software to lesser positions on your home screen.

Via: Reuters

Source: Interfax (translated)