Today was the deadline for Google to disclose its compliance with Judge James Donato’s order, which includes allowing third-party app stores and linking to external app downloads in the US. Google has set a January 28th enrollment deadline for developers to join programs for alternative billing and external content links, which will entail fees of $2.85 per app and $3.65 per game installed outside its ecosystem. Additionally, Google plans to charge a 20% cut on in-app purchases and 10% on auto-renewing subscriptions, while developers must still submit their apps for review and report transactions. The outcome will hinge on Judge Donato’s decision on the proposed settlement between Epic and Google, which may offer lower fees globally.
