Tuesday, May 17, 2022
  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Diva
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
    • Notebooks
      • Compu-zone
    • Smartphones
      • Thundermatch
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
    • Notebooks
      • Compu-zone
    • Smartphones
      • Thundermatch
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
No Result
View All Result
Home Gaming Mobile

Google Play Tests Alternative Payment Option To Give Users A Choice

Starting with Spotify.

by Ikmal Rozlan
March 24, 2022
google play store alternative payment

[Photo: Yuri Samoilov/Flickr]

35
SHARES
708
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Google seems to be shaking things up in the tech world as it announced a pilot to test third-party billing systems within its Google Play ecosystem. The program will involve a small number of participating developers, starting with the popular music streaming app, Spotify.

Soon, Android users who want to pay for any of Spotify’s premium plans will be presented with a choice between Google Play Billing and the streaming app’s in-house payment system. The change will roll out in all countries where Spotify is available.

Today @GooglePlay and @Spotify announce a groundbreaking agreement that enables customer choice and sets the stage for what the next generation platform should look like: https://t.co/BtnXCS3nQl

— Daniel Ek (@eldsjal) March 23, 2022

ADVERTISEMENT

Google usually charges a fee of between 15% to 30% to developers for Google Play Billing, but did not reveal the structure for this pilot. However, it is safe to assume that developers won’t be able to just avoid fees entirely. The company still charges developers an 11% fee for using third-party payment systems in South Korea after the country passed a law banning app store operators from requiring developers to use their own in-app purchase systems.

The move forced both Google and Apple to allow alternative payment systems on their respective app stores in South Korea. In case you need a reminder, Apple is vehemently against allowing third-party payments as we’ve seen in the Epic Games vs Apple trials. The tech giant is even stubborn enough to be willing to pay a weekly 5 million Euro (~RM23.3 million) fine in the Netherlands rather than allow alternative payment systems for developers.

(Sources: Android Developers Blog, Spotify)

Tags: alternative paymentApp StoreGoogleGoogle PlaySpotifythird-party billing
Back to top
Share14Tweet9SendShare

ADVERTISEMENT

RELATED ARTICLES

apple subscriptions
Apps

Apple Now Lets Apps Automatically Increase Subscription Prices

by Ikmal Rozlan
May 17, 2022

Apple has launched a new feature for app developers that lets them automatically roll out higher prices for existing auto-renewable...

Read more
Hackers Hijacked Tesla’s Amazon S3 Cloud System To Mine Cryptocurrency
Random

IT Admin Imprisoned Seven Years For Wiping Out Company Servers

by John Law
May 17, 2022

It’s a common, even understandable feeling that there are times when we absolutely despise our job. Even worse is when...

Read more
PLUS Integrates Automated Number Plate Recognition With RFID Toll Payment System
Fintech

You Can Now Terminate Touch n Go RFID Tag Online

by Ikmal Rozlan
May 17, 2022

Touch n Go (TnG) is making it easier for users to terminate their RFID tags should they need to do...

Read more
DOC2US Watsons Malaysia Partnership Prescription Service App
Apps

Watsons Malaysia App To Feature DOC2US Prescription Service Via New Partnership

by Heirul Kamel
May 17, 2022

Local e-prescription service DOC2US is set to sign a new strategic regional partnership with health and beauty care chain Watsons,...

Read more
Load More
No Result
View All Result

TRENDING TODAY

  1. 1
    Data Breaches

    Another JPN Database Appears Online With An Asking Price Of Almost RM44,000

  2. 2
    Random

    IT Admin Imprisoned Seven Years For Wiping Out Company Servers

  3. 3
    Social Media

    Elon Musk Gets A Telling Off By Twitter Legal Team For Breaking NDA

  4. 4
    Mobile

    Google Play Tests Alternative Payment Option To Give Users A Choice

  5. 5
    Fintech

    Next Batch Of Enhanced Touch N Go Card Will Arrive In June

Lowyat.NET

Consumer Tech News & Reviews Malaysia

NETWORK

  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Diva
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks

ABOUT

  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

©2022 LOWYAT MEDIA, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
    • Notebooks
      • Compu-zone
    • Smartphones
      • Thundermatch
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables

©2022 LOWYAT MEDIA, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn More.