"Alphabet's Google said on Tuesday it has reached a comprehensive US court settlement with Fortnite video game maker Epic Games, agreeing to Android and app store reforms aimed at lowering fees, boosting competition and expanding choices for developers and consumers. In a joint filing in the federal court in San Francisco, the companies asked US District Judge James Donato to consider a proposal resolving Epic's 2020 antitrust lawsuit, which accused Google of illegally monopolizing how users access apps and make in-app purchases on Android devices."
"Developers will also be allowed to direct users to alternative payment methods both within apps and via external web links. Google said it would implement a capped service fee of either 9 percent or 20 percent on transactions in Play-distributed apps that use alternative payment options. Sameer Samat, Google's president of Android Ecosystem, said on Tuesday the proposed changes maintained user safety while increasing flexibility for developers and consumers."
Google and Epic Games reached a proposed settlement intended to resolve Epic's 2020 antitrust lawsuit over Android app access and in-app purchases. The proposal would implement Android and Play Store reforms to lower fees, boost competition, and expand choices for developers and consumers. The proposal allows easier downloading and installation of third-party app stores that meet new security and safety standards. Developers would be allowed to direct users to alternative payment methods within apps and via external web links, with a capped service fee of either 9 percent or 20 percent on qualifying transactions. The proposal requires US District Judge James Donato's approval and follows a 2023 jury trial and a prior injunction; a hearing with the judge is scheduled.
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