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SAN FRANCISCO, March 17 — Google yesterday said it will halve the controversial fee it charges developers at its online shop for digital content tailored for Android-powered mobile devices. The commission taken at Google Play will be reduced to 15 per cent from 30 per cent starting in July, but...

The commission taken at Google Play will be reduced to 15 per cent from 30 per cent starting in July. — Reuters picSAN FRANCISCO, March 17 — Google yesterday said it will halve the controversial fee it charges developers at its online shop for digital content tailored for Android-powered mobile devices.

“We believe this is a fair approach that aligns with Google’s broader mission to help all developers succeed,” Samat said of the smaller bite on Play store transactions, estimating that 99 per cent of developers will benefit from the cut. An Epic spokesman responded by saying the Google move fails to address “the root of the issue” of market domination.

Facebook and Spotify have claimed Apple is acting in an uncompetitive way by placing rules on outside developers, which it does not apply to itself.

 

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