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Google Play Store to allow external billing in US, UK, Europe from June 30
Google will let Android developers use alternative payment systems in the Play Store starting June 30 in the US, UK, and Europe. The change follows regulatory pressure and lawsuits over Google's 30% commission. Developers can now bypass Google's billing but will still pay a reduced service fee.
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This is a significant concession from Google, but the reduced fee structure means the company still maintains a cut, so the real impact on developer margins remains to be seen.
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Google opens the Play Store to external billing in the US, UK, and Europe next week →
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