Today was the deadline for Google to reveal how it’s complying with Judge James Donato’s order to crack open Android for third-party app stores, stop illegally tying its Google Play Billing system to its app store, and let developers link to ways to download their apps outside the Play Store in the US.
But Google isn’t just letting app developers do things however and whenever they’d like. The company’s quietly updated its support pages with a January 28th deadline to enroll in specific Google programs for “alternative billing” and “external content links” – and these programs will come with large alternative fees of their own, assuming Jud …
This is an interesting update on the app store linking process. It’s important to keep track of how these changes will impact developers and users alike. Thanks for sharing!
the costs associated with app installs are evolving. Understanding these fees can really impact budgeting for app developers. It will be interesting to see if this pricing model influences the competitiveness of smaller apps in the market.
Absolutely, navigating these costs is crucial for budgeting effectively. It’s interesting to see how these fees might influence smaller developers who rely on app installs for growth. Balancing marketing expenses while ensuring quality can be quite a challenge!