The newest Google Android scandal hit the airwaves on Friday. Only it’s not actually a scandal, nor is it really new.

The Information procured documents showing that Google has some new requirements for handset makers who want to use Google services on their Android phones (subscription required):

“Confidential documents viewed by The Information show Google has been adding requirements for dozens of manufacturers like Samsung Electronics, Huawei Technologies and HTC that want to build devices powered by Android. Among the new requirements for many partners: increasing the number of Google apps that must be pre-installed on the device to as many as 20, placing more Google apps on the home screen or in a prominent icon folder and making Google Search more prominent.”

I’ll assume the documentation is legitimate, mainly because these types of requirements have been in place for years. Yes, Google may be adding new requirements here but I’m…