Google cuts Play Store fee to 20% and opens the door to third-party app stores

With these changes, Google is signaling that Android's future lies in greater openness – on its terms. Developers will soon ...
Hosted on MSN

Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ...
TechCrunch

Google adds new developer fees as part of the Play Store’s DMA compliance plan

Google today is sharing more details about the fees that will accompany its plan to comply with Europe’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA), the new regulation aimed at increasing competition across the ...
Android Police

Apps distributed outside the Play Store will soon be tied to verified developer identities

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...