Google tries to find an app store fix after ‘Fortnite’ rift

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To make it easier for users to use other app stores.

If consumers do use Google’s Play app store, though, the company is making clear to developers that it will take a cut of many in-app payments. This increased enforcement of an existing rule may mean major developers including Netflix Inc, Spotify Technology SA and Match Group Inc, end up paying more.game from Google and Apple Inc’s app stores recently to protest what it said are high fees and restrictive rules for developers.

Phone makers, mobile carriers and even some game developers, like Epic, run their own app stores. But, on Android phones, they must compete with Google’s digital storefront for attention.

 

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