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Google Play now supports Web3 experiences

Ryan Daws — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:26:48 +0000

Google Play is updating its policies to support “blockchain-based experiences” in recognition of Web3’s potential. “As a platform, we always want to help developers bring innovative ideas to life. Google Play hosts a variety of blockchain-related apps, and we know that our partners are excited to expand on these offerings to create more engaging and... Read more »

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Japan sets its sights on mobile app store monopolies

Ryan Daws — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:57:47 +0000

Japan has joined the growing list of nations pushing for reforms in the mobile ecosystem. The Japanese government recently held its seventh Digital Market Competition Conference, during which a ‘Competitive Evaluation of Mobile Ecosystems’ report was presented. This report highlighted the critical role mobile ecosystems play in today’s digital landscape and emphasised the need for... Read more »

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Google expands third-party billing support to more countries

Ryan Daws — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:57:17 +0000

Android developers in more countries now have the option to offer third-party billing options. As spotted by 9to5Google, Google quietly expanded its ‘User Choice Billing’ pilot which allows third-party billing options in non-gaming apps. Registered developers in the European Economic Area (EEA), India, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia can now participate in User Choice Billing. A... Read more »

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Play Store blocks users in Russia from purchasing or updating paid apps

Ryan Daws — Fri, 06 May 2022 16:23:30 +0000

Google is blocking users in Russia from purchasing or updating paid applications as the fallout continues from the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The company paused billing for Russian users on 10 March 2022 due to sanctions imposed on the country. That decision impacted new app purchases, as well as in-app purchases and subscription payments. However,... Read more »

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Google’s new Play Store section forces developers to explain their data collection

Ryan Daws — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:59:16 +0000

Google is rolling out a new section in Play Store listings that forces developers to explain what data they’re collecting and how it’s being used. The new section is titled ‘Data safety’ and will appear alongside the usual sections like ‘About this app’ and ‘Ratings and reviews’: Apple released a similar feature as part of... Read more »

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Google will hide outdated Android apps to improve security

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:13:43 +0000

Google will start hiding outdated apps on the Play Store in a bid to improve security. With almost three million apps hosted on the Play Store, keeping Android’s three billion users protected is a gargantuan task. Given the scale of the challenge, Google’s AI-powered security does an admirable job. However, Google’s system is far from... Read more »

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CAF report highlights developers’ plight from anti-competitive practices

Ryan Daws — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:19:11 +0000

A report from the Coalition for App Fairness (CAF) highlights the difficulties that developers face due to anti-competitive practices. CAF is an independent nonprofit with over 60 member companies that advocates for freedom of choice and fair competition across the app ecosystem. Epic Games, which has regularly made headlines for its court battles against Apple... Read more »

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Google slashes its Play Store cut for more developers

Ryan Daws — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:37:59 +0000

Google has announced that it’s following the industry trend and slashing its cut of Play Store sales for more developers. The previous 70/30 cut was once the industry standard for app stores but has faced increasing backlash over the years from both developers and regulators. Critics have long argued that the stores have abused their... Read more »

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Google announces raft of Play Store security policy updates

Ryan Daws — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:20:05 +0000

Google has announced a number of changes to its Play Store security policies that will come into effect over the coming year. Starting in September, a new section will be added to Google’s Enforcement policy that will mean inactive or otherwise abandoned developer accounts will be closed after one year of dormancy. October will see... Read more »

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Google increases developer verification requirements to combat fakes

Ryan Daws — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:13:06 +0000

Google is tightening up its verification requirements for developers in a bid to combat a growing number of fake accounts. For those inclined, it’s currently not difficult to purchase fake accounts such as the ones being offered in this forum: Play Store developers will soon have to verify their email address and phone number and... Read more »

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