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    Google Play Billing Changes: Lower Fees and More Payment Choice on Android

    Google said on June 24, 2026, that it will begin rolling out expanded alternative billing options and lower Google Play fees on June 30 in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The change gives Android app developers more room to send customers to other payment...
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    Microsoft Eliminates App Store Fees for Individual Developers: A Game-Changer for Windows Ecosystem

    Microsoft’s latest move to eliminate fees for individuals submitting apps to the Microsoft Store is sending ripples through the tech industry—reshaping expectations for developer empowerment and challenging long-held business models by competitors like Apple and Google. At its Build 2025...
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