Google and Epic Games Proposed Settlement
Google and Epic Games have put forth a settlement to resolve their ongoing legal battle over the Play Store. The proposed changes aim to address concerns regarding monopolization of user choice and in-app purchases.
- Both companies have jointly filed the proposed settlement with the court.
- Google will allow greater flexibility for developers to distribute apps and process payments outside of Google Play, expanding choices for Play Store users.
The proposed settlement, if approved, could bring significant changes to how Android and Google Play operate. This move could lead to more competition, lower fees, and increased developer choice and flexibility.
What Google and Epic Games Have Proposed
The joint proposal filed by Google and Epic Games outlines key changes:
- Developers will have more flexibility to distribute apps and process payments outside of Google Play.
- Google will lower service fees on Google Play, with a specified maximum fee of either 9% or 20% depending on the transaction type.
US District Judge James Donato, who oversaw the trial where Epic won against Google, will need to approve the proposed settlement. This could mark the end of a significant antitrust case in the industry, with potential implications for the future of app distribution and payments on Android devices.