https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-starts-lowering-play-store-fees-making-good-on-epic-games-settlementContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-starts-lowering-play-store-fees-making-good-on-epic-games-settlementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-starts-lowering-play-store-fees-making-good-on-epic-games-settlement#u24975Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:36:38 +0000Google is reducing developer fees and expanding billing options as part of a legal settlement with Epic Games. These changes include supporting alternative app stores and lowering commissions on in-app purchases. The company will maintain these Android app support changes through at least 2032.What's confirmed:Google will reduce Play Store commissions on in-app purchases to 20%.The settlement allows for alternative app stores on Android.Google is expanding billing options and lowering developer fees.The agreement reintroduces Fortnite to the Google Play Store globally.Android app support chang https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-starts-lowering-play-store-fees-making-good-on-epic-games-settlementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/google-starts-lowering-play-store-fees-making-good-on-epic-games-settlement#u16810Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:52:41 +0000Google is reducing Play Store fees and allowing alternative payment methods as part of a settlement with Epic Games. New billing options and lower costs will be available to developers in the US, UK, and European Economic Area starting June 30. A global rollout is expected by 2027.What's confirmed:Google is lowering Play Store fees as a result of a lawsuit and settlement with Epic Games.Alternative payment options and external billing links will be available in the US, UK, and European Economic Area starting June 30.Some developers will see fees drop from 30% to as low as 10%.A global rollout