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Google settles Play Store antitrust lawsuit

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:23:09 +0000

Google has reached a settlement in the antitrust lawsuit filed by 36 US states and the District of Columbia, including announcing changes that will impact users and developers. As part of the settlement, Google will cough up $700 million. The breakdown includes $630 million earmarked for a settlement fund benefiting consumers and an additional $70... Read more »

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Epic Games wins monopoly case against Google

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:33:19 +0000

In a landmark decision, the jury in the Epic Games vs Google case has unanimously ruled that Google Play and the Play Billing service constitute an illegal monopoly. The verdict comes three years after Epic Games initiated legal action against both Apple and Google, accusing them of maintaining unlawful app store monopolies. The jury –... Read more »

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Play Store set to integrate AI-generated FAQs

Ryan Daws — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:03:07 +0000

Google looks to be gearing up to incorporate even more of its AI capabilities into the Play Store. TheSpAndroid, in its deep dive into the Play Store’s 38.4.12 version, stumbled upon strings hinting at a new AI feature that involves generating Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for developers’ apps. The discovered strings indicate Google’s intentions to... Read more »

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Google Play introduces policies to boost app quality

Ryan Daws — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:13:39 +0000

Google Play has announced a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering the platform’s overall experience and steer users away from low-quality applications. Verification requirements update Earlier this year, Google Play introduced an expanded set of verification requirements for all developers, a move to empower users to make informed choices, combat malware, and reduce fraud. The... Read more »

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Google Play now supports Web3 experiences

Ryan Daws — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:26:48 +0000

Google Play is updating its policies to support “blockchain-based experiences” in recognition of Web3’s potential. “As a platform, we always want to help developers bring innovative ideas to life. Google Play hosts a variety of blockchain-related apps, and we know that our partners are excited to expand on these offerings to create more engaging and... Read more »

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Japan sets its sights on mobile app store monopolies

Ryan Daws — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:57:47 +0000

Japan has joined the growing list of nations pushing for reforms in the mobile ecosystem. The Japanese government recently held its seventh Digital Market Competition Conference, during which a ‘Competitive Evaluation of Mobile Ecosystems’ report was presented. This report highlighted the critical role mobile ecosystems play in today’s digital landscape and emphasised the need for... Read more »

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Google expands third-party billing support to more countries

Ryan Daws — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:57:17 +0000

Android developers in more countries now have the option to offer third-party billing options. As spotted by 9to5Google, Google quietly expanded its ‘User Choice Billing’ pilot which allows third-party billing options in non-gaming apps. Registered developers in the European Economic Area (EEA), India, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia can now participate in User Choice Billing. A... Read more »

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Play Store blocks users in Russia from purchasing or updating paid apps

Ryan Daws — Fri, 06 May 2022 16:23:30 +0000

Google is blocking users in Russia from purchasing or updating paid applications as the fallout continues from the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The company paused billing for Russian users on 10 March 2022 due to sanctions imposed on the country. That decision impacted new app purchases, as well as in-app purchases and subscription payments. However,... Read more »

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Google’s new Play Store section forces developers to explain their data collection

Ryan Daws — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:59:16 +0000

Google is rolling out a new section in Play Store listings that forces developers to explain what data they’re collecting and how it’s being used. The new section is titled ‘Data safety’ and will appear alongside the usual sections like ‘About this app’ and ‘Ratings and reviews’: Apple released a similar feature as part of... Read more »

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Google will hide outdated Android apps to improve security

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:13:43 +0000

Google will start hiding outdated apps on the Play Store in a bid to improve security. With almost three million apps hosted on the Play Store, keeping Android’s three billion users protected is a gargantuan task. Given the scale of the challenge, Google’s AI-powered security does an admirable job. However, Google’s system is far from... Read more »

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