Android's getting a flexible new approach to sideloading with Registered App Stores

Google's detailed changes coming to app stores and in-app purchases starting soon, including registration for third-party stores.

Google isn’t waiting for a settlement — the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

By June 30th, Google writes, it will lower most app store fees in the US, UK, and European Economic Area to 20 percent or ...

Google ends its 30 percent app store fee and welcomes third-party app stores

Google is changing how it collects fees on the Play Store, and making it easier to use third-party app stores and billing systems.

Google and Epic announce settlement to end app store antitrust case

The settlement affirms that developers in the Play Store will be able to steer users to other forms of payment. This is what got Fortnite pulled from the Play Store (and Apple App Store) back in 2020.
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Major Android Play Store changes on the way – here’s how you could benefit

Google is lowering fees and allowing registered third-party app stores. It could mean more choice and lower costs.
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Google vs Epic Games dispute ends as ‘registered’ Android app stores, lower fees roll out this year

Google has announced changes coming for third-party Android app stores and lower fees as the Epic Games dispute has finally ended.
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Amazon opens developer program for its Android App Store

Amazon has confirmed plans to launch its own app store for Google Android devices. We first heard about the possibility of an Amazon app store a few months ago, and while it’s not quite ready for ...