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Senate bill targeting Apple and Google in-app payments moves forward
The Open App Markets Act would also force Apple to allow iOS sideloading if it becomes law.
The Google Play Store website might get a long-awaited redesign
A tip suggests Google is finally redesigning the Play Store on the web to give it a clean, modern look.
Google cuts Play Store fees for subscriptions and music streaming apps
Apple has also reduced fees in recent months as both companies face antitrust scrutiny.
Google countersues Epic Games for sidestepping fees on in-app purchases
Google has countersued Epic over in-app purchases on Fortnite, saying it "willfully breached" its Play Store developer agreement.
Google reportedly offered Netflix a special discount on Play Store fees
An unsealed lawsuit accuses Google of offering Netflix a sweeter deal on Play Store fees to keep it quiet.
House bill takes aim at iOS and Android app store competition
The Open App Markets Act is a companion to a Senate bill that was introduced earlier this week.
Google's Wear OS update makes apps easier to find and download
Google's latest Wear OS update makes it easier to find smartwatch apps and watch faces on your phone and wearable.
Android 12 will let you play games while they download
Google will let you play mobile games before they finish downloading on Android 12.
Google will freeze auto-renewing Play Store subscriptions in India
The Google Play Store is freezing auto-renewing subscriptions and free trials in India following new rules in the country.
Google opens up the Play Store to more Android Auto apps
Android Auto users will soon see a greater variety of navigation, parking and charging apps on the Play Store.
This is how Stadia lost one of its most anticipated indie games
'Terraria' was going to hit Stadia this year. Emphasis on 'was.'
Google pulls Element's Android chat app over content it doesn't control (updated)
Google has pulled Element's federated chat app from the Play Store for allegedly propagating abuse that's outside of its control.
Google might face US antitrust lawsuit over its cut of Play Store sales
Google is already facing quite a few antitrust lawsuits around the world, and the list could grow by one come January. According to Bloomberg, at least three US states (Utah, North Carolina and New York) are looking into the fees the tech giant takes from in-app purchases and subscriptions. The states’ attorneys general are reportedly in the midst of preparing an antitrust lawsuit and could file it as soon as January.
Google pulls popular Android apps that collected kids' device data
Google has removed three popular Android apps for kids after revelations they were collecting potentially identifying hardware data.
Google delays its 30-percent Play Store cut in India after pushback
Google will delay enforcement in India of a new billing policy that will force some developers to pay a 30 percent commission on in-app purchases, the company announced (via TechCrunch). The new rules are set to go in effect globally by September 2021, but after facing pushback from an alliance of app developers, Google will postpone them in India until April 2022.
A closer look at Luna, Amazon's cloud gaming service
Luna will be available on iOS, but Amazon has once again sidestepped Apple's App Store rules and fees.
Google may pull 'fediverse' Android apps for allegedly enabling hate speech (updated)
Google has pulled multiple 'fediverse' Android apps from the Play Store for allegedly enabling access to hate speech, but critics say it's overreaching.
Caught between Epic, Apple and Google, indie devs watch and wait
“Let them fight," said Vlambeer co-founder Rami Ismail.
Google is converting gifted Play Music subscriptions into Play Store credits
The company announced earlier this month that it will start shutting down its Play Music service in September.
Epic lawsuit claims Google blocked 'Fortnite' deals with OnePlus, LG
As The Verge points out, the filing specifically cites a situation concerning the special version of Fortnite Epic offered in a OnePlus tie-in.