Policy · 2h ago
Google Play to allow alternative billing starting next week
Google will begin rolling out changes to its app store billing system next week, allowing developers to offer alternative payment options. The move follows a settlement in Epic's antitrust lawsuit, though the court has not yet approved it. Developers will still pay a fee, reduced from the standard 30% commission.
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This is a significant concession from Google, but the devil will be in the details of the new fee structure and how much it actually opens up competition.
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