Google Reveals App Store Fees for External Link Downloads

Google has revealed its plan to comply with Judge James Donato's order to crack open Android for third-party app stores. The tech giant has announced that it will charge developers $2-$4 per install for linking to external apps outside the Play Store in the US.

Google's move comes after a long-standing dispute with developers over its app store fees. The company has been accused of monopolistic practices and has faced numerous lawsuits over the years.

The new fees will apply to all developers who want to link to external apps from their Play Store listings. This means that developers will have to pay a fee for each download of their app, regardless of whether it's from the Play Store or an external source.

The move is seen as a major shift in Google's app store policies and is likely to have significant implications for developers and consumers alike. It remains to be seen how this will affect the app ecosystem and whether it will lead to more competition and innovation in the market.

Google has stated that it will provide more information on the new fees and how they will work in the coming weeks. In the meantime, developers are advised to review the new policies and adjust their strategies accordingly.

The news has sparked a lot of debate among developers and industry experts, with some welcoming the change and others expressing concerns about the potential impact on the app ecosystem.

Google's New App Store Fees: What You Need to Know

• $2-$4 per install fee for linking to external apps
• Applies to all developers who want to link to external apps from their Play Store listings
• Developers will have to pay a fee for each download of their app, regardless of whether it's from the Play Store or an external source
• Google will provide more information on the new fees and how they will work in the coming weeks

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[2] Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install