Google has disclosed details of a settlement reached in September with state attorneys general, which is now public. Despite being disappointed with a recent trial verdict, Google is challenging it and emphasizes its commitment to enhancing Android and Google Play. Continue reading “Google reaffirms Android and Google Play choice with $700 million settlement”
In the ongoing Epic v. Google trial, The Verge reveals that Spotify secured a unique deal with Google for Android-based payments. According to Google’s global partnerships head, Don Harrison, Spotify paid no commission for subscriptions through its system, but 4% if users chose Google—a significant reduction from Google’s 15% fee. Continue reading “Google admits Spotify’s Play Store fee exemption”
In 2020, Epic Games filed a lawsuit against both Apple and Google. This legal battle revolved around Fortnite’s removal from the App Store and Play Store, claiming anti-competitive practices in the app marketplace. Continue reading “Google shares key insights in the Epic games lawsuit”
Google revealed in March 2022 that it was working on a pilot programme called “User Choice Billing,” which would allow developers to use other billing systems for subscription models instead of Google Play’s billing system. The company has now announced that the trial programme will be expanded to India as well as four other markets: Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and the European Economic Area. Continue reading “Google Play ‘user choice billing’ pilot expands to India”
