Google’s new era in the Play Store: Lower commissions and alternative payment options

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Google is changing Play Store rules by separating store service fees from Google Play Billing and allowing alternative payment flows. Developers can use their own payment systems or send users to web checkout pages instead of relying on Google’s billing stack. Google is also introducing new fee tiers, lower rates for eligible developers, and a program for registered third-party Android app stores. The rollout starts in stages across the U.S., U.K., EEA, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and other markets through 2027.

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