Google is changing its long-standing Play Store rules, letting Android developers promote external deals, link to downloads outside the Play Store, and offer their own payment options instead of Google’s billing system.
What’s happened? Google has officially updated Play Store policy to let Android developers offer alternative billing options and link to external payment systems , according to its support documentation.
This change follows court pressure, most notably from the Epic Games antitrust ruling, which forced Google to open up Android’s in-app payment ecosystem. Recently, Google made another change in its rules where certain apps would require age verification before you can download them. Recommended Videos This is important because: Until now, Google has barred developers from directing users towards cheaper payment options outside the Play Store and required most apps to use Google Play Billing. That meant Google collected a commission on nearly every in-app purchase made through Android. Why should I care? If you use Android apps that offer subscriptions, in-app purchases, or premium content, this change could directly affect your wallet. Right now, when you subscribe to an Android app, Google usually takes a revenue cut. With this update:
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