Google embraces third party app stores and payments to put Epic Games case behind it

Simon Sharwood / theregister - Lower app store fees are on the way, plus an on-ramp for third party digital bazaars Google has spelled out changes it will make to the fees it charges developers who use its app store and payment services, and says they represent the end of its long lega…

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Fortnite's return to Play Store after global settlement

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