Epic Games got its way: Google began lowering commissions and allowed third-party payments in the Play Store

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Google is lowering some Play Store commissions and allowing third-party payments in response to Epic Games’ long-running antitrust pressure. The changes affect Android app distribution economics and payment choice for developers selling through Google Play. Google also plans additional fee structure adjustments, including reduced rates for smaller transactions and revisions to its user experience rules. The policy shift creates immediate relevance for app developers that rely on Google Play revenue and payment flows.

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