Google isn't waiting for a settlement - the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

"By June 30th, Google writes, it will lower its app store fees in the US, UK, and European Economic Area to 20 percent in some cases, down from 30 percent. By the end of the year, it will launch a "Registered App Stores" program outside of the US, and it will let app developers offer their own billing systems "alongside Google Play's billing" if they pay a different fee."

"Epic, which quietly negotiated a secret $800 million deal with Google before the proposed settlement, is applauding the changes. But they are nuanced, some may be controversial, and while Epic and Google both say these changes settle the companies' disputes worldwide - "We are also excited to announce that we've resolved all our disputes with Epic Games globally!" writes Android boss Sameer Samat - both companies are still in court in the US where a judge has already ordered more to be done."

Google announced it will unilaterally implement changes to Android's app distribution and billing practices, moving forward without waiting for the Epic Games settlement approval. Starting June 30th, Google will reduce Play Store fees to 20 percent in the US, UK, and European Economic Area, down from 30 percent. By year-end, Google will launch a Registered App Stores program outside the US and permit developers to use alternative billing systems alongside Google Play's billing for different fees. Epic Games, which negotiated an $800 million confidential deal with Google, supports these changes. Both companies claim the modifications resolve their global disputes, though litigation continues in US courts where a judge has mandated additional actions.

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