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Epic wants to blow the Google Play Store wide open
After winning an antitrust case against Google, Epic Games has revealed what it wants as a result. In short, it's looking to blow the Play Store wide open.
Google is following Apple's lead by adding new developer fees in the EU
Google has revealed that it will indeed charge developers even if they don't use the Play Store, just like Apple did with the App Store.
Google changes its Play Store policy to allow more real-money games
Google will allow more "game types and operators not covered by an existing licensing framework."
Google's multi-state lawsuit settlement will cost it $700 million
On top of fighting (and losing to) Epic Games over Play Store antitrust concerns, Google has been fighting a similar lawsuit filed by 36 states and the District of Columbia in 2021.
Spotify reportedly struck a special deal with Google that let it skip Play Store fees
As part of the same deal, Spotify paid Google just four percent commission if users signed up for the service through Google, far less than most other apps which typically pay 15 percent for subscriptions through the Google Play Store.
Google tenatively settles with US antitrust probe into Play Store dominance
Attorneys general and consumers from 37 states alleged that Google held an unfair monopoly on Android devices.
Epic and Match antitrust case against Google goes to trial November 6th
Epic and Match are now set to take Google to court over claimed antitrust abuses on November 6th.
Google decouples some Android accessibility features from OS updates
Switch Access enables users to operate their Android phone or tablet using face gestures, the volume buttons or an external device like a keyboard.
Honda's 2023 Accord Touring will be its first car with Google apps built-in
Honda's 2023 Accord Touring will be its first car with Google apps built-in, including Maps.
Google’s best app of 2022 is an AI art generator, which sounds about right
Google has handed out its Play Store best of 2022 awards, and the top app is an AI art generator.
Google expands its test of Play Store billing alternatives to the US
Google is expanding its Play Store billing alternative test to the US, and Bumble is one of the new partners.
India fines Google $113 million for abusing the Play Store's dominance
It’s the second time in a week that the country has slapped Google with a nine-figure, Android-related fine.
Google marks Play Store's 10th birthday with a new logo
The Play Store has turned 10, and Google is marking the occasion with a new logo and a points promo.
Google files a lawsuit that could kick Tinder out of the Play Store
Google has counter-sued Match seeking monetary damages and a judgement that would let it kick Tinder and the group's other dating apps out of the Play Store.
Google offers developers $90 million to settle Play Store billing fight
Google hopes $90 million to quell any developer angst over Play Store billing fees.
Epic asks court to stop Google's removal of Bandcamp from the Play Store (updated)
Epic Games has filed to stop Google from pulling Bandcamp from the Play Store due to its third-party billing.
Google begins the rollout of Play Store safety listings
The tech giant is giving developers until July 20th to declare their apps' privacy information.
Google is banning third-party call recording apps from the Play Store
Google is introducing a new Play Store policy that will effectively block third-party call recording apps from the Play Store by May 11th.
Korean authorities tell Google it can't remove apps that link to external payments
Google will be violating Korean law if it pushes through with its plan to remove apps linking out to external payment methods, Korean authorities warn.
Google is removing the Movies & TV section from the Play Store
In May 2022, Google will remove the Movies & TV tab from the Play Store.
