- Google Play Store has introduced a new feature in India that allows users to send payment links to others to pay for their apps or in-app purchases.
- The feature is called "Ask someone else to pay" and the payer can see what they are purchasing and request a refund.
- The recipient has 24 hours to process the payment before the link expires.
- The feature is currently only available in India with the possibility of a global rollout in the future.
- Apps built on version six or above of the Play Billing Library will automatically have this payment option.
- The maximum price developers can set for apps and in-app purchases on the Play Store has increased to ,000.
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