""Google has made an awesome proposal, subject to court approval, to open up Android in the US Epic v Google case and settle our disputes. It genuinely doubles down on Android's original vision as an open platform to streamline competing store installs globally, reduce service fees for developers on Google Play, and enable third-party in-app and web payments. "This is a comprehensive solution, which stands in contrast to Apple's model of blocking all competing stores and leaving payments as the only vector for competition.""
""This new proposal, if accepted by the court, would replace the court's October 2024 injunction with terms the two companies have negotiated. For Android developers, the outcome dictates rules around how apps are sold, monetised, and delivered outside the traditional Play Store walls. The settlement aims to allow the companies "to put their disputes aside while making Android a more vibrant and competitive platform for users and developers.""
Epic Games and Google reached a comprehensive settlement and filed a proposed framework for app distribution and in-app billing in US court. The proposal aims to expand developer choice and flexibility, lower fees, and encourage competition while maintaining user safety. It would streamline installation of competing app stores, reduce service fees for developers on Google Play, and enable third-party in-app and web payments. If approved by the court, the proposal would replace the October 2024 injunction with negotiated terms. The settlement would set new rules for how apps are sold, monetised, and delivered outside the traditional Play Store.
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