Google lowers Play Store fees, allows outside payments (opens in new tab)

Google said it will change Play Store billing rules starting June 30 in the United States, United Kingdom and European Economic Area, allowing Android developers to offer their own in-app payment systems or send users to external websites for purchases. The changes follow Google’s antitrust fight with Epic Games and a proposed settlement announced earlier in 2026; The Verge reported that the court had not yet approved the settlement as of June 24. Google is replacing the 30% Play Store commis...