"The companies on Tuesday reached a settlement that sees the search giant agreeing to Android app store reforms that include lowering fees and enabling more competition. Under the new proposal, which still requires the judge's approval, Google will allow Android app developers to point users to alternative payment mechanisms inside their apps and through external web links. It also caps the fees Google is able to charge developers at either 9% or 20%, depending on the type of transaction."
"In a post on X, Sameer Samat, president of the Android Ecosystem at Google, wrote that the company's proposed changes "focus on expanding developer choice and flexibility, lowering fees, and encouraging more competition all while keeping users safe." If approved by the court, the deal would put an end to the antitrust litigation. Sweeney praised the proposal, calling it "awesome," and contrasted it with Apple's model, which he said was focused on "blocking all competing stores and leaving payments as the only vector for competition.""
Google and Epic Games reached a proposed settlement implementing Android app store reforms that lower fees and enable more competition. The proposal permits Android developers to point users to alternative payment mechanisms inside apps and through external web links and caps Google's developer fees at either 9% or 20%, depending on transaction type. The changes require judge approval and would end the antitrust litigation if accepted. Google said the changes expand developer choice and keep users safe. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney praised the proposal and contrasted it with Apple's more restrictive App Store model. Apple defends App Store security and reported Services revenue growth.
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