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Google begins reducing Play Store fees per Epic settlement
Google has started lowering Play Store fees in select markets, fulfilling a key term of its settlement with Epic Games. The reduced fees will expand to additional markets this year before a global rollout in 2027. The move follows legal battles over app store monopolistic practices.
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This incremental rollout gives Google time to assess revenue impact, but the real test will be whether developers see meaningful savings.
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