[eitally]

I don't think it's true that the Google Play Store favors Google-created apps. In fact, while it may have happened, I can't even remember a time that the Play Store recommended a Google app to me.

[bmicraft]

Google will never "accidentally" or even because of a justified policy remove any of their own apps from the store. That's a big favor right there.

[palata]

But on top of that, it is documented that Google does exactly that kind of things. Organic Maps being an example here.

[palata]

Is that sarcasm? You forgot the /s.