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 officially doing away with its 30 percent cut of Play Store transactions, and rolling out changes to how ...
DMR News

Google To Cut Play Store Commissions And Allow Alternative App Stores After Epic Settlement

Google will reduce its Play Store commissions and introduce a new program to support alternative app stores following a ...
Android Authority

Google's proposed Android changes won't save sideloading

Yesterday, Google and Epic finally reached an agreement to settle their years-long legal dispute. If approved by the judge overseeing the case, the settlement would resolve the lawsuit Epic filed in ...
Android Authority

Google finally opens up the Play Store's gates in the US

Google is opening up the Play Store in the US, allowing users to download apps and make payments outside it starting October 29, 2025. Developers can now link to external app stores or payment options ...

Google revamps app store billing, fee structure, brings back Fortnite worldwide

March 4 (Reuters) - Google said it would expand billing options and cut developer fees on Android, in a major policy overhaul that helped resolve its long-running dispute with Epic Games and bring ...