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Google Slashes Play Store Fees, Opens to Third-Party Payments

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRepublic ·

Google will reduce Play Store commissions and allow alternative payment systems starting June 30. The changes apply to major markets and include new developer programs. This move follows regulatory and competitive pressure from app store rivals.

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The fee cuts are a defensive concession, but Google still retains significant control over in-app payments and developer terms.
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