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Google to Settle Play Store Dispute for $700 Million

by Joan Aimuengheuwa
December 19, 2023
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Google to Settle Play Store Dispute for $700 Million
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Google has disclosed the details of a $700 million settlement in the Play Store dispute through a blog post by Wilson White, VP of Government Affairs & Public Policy at Google. 

This settlement, part of a tentative agreement reached in September, addresses concerns raised in a class-action lawsuit filed by U.S. states and consumers in 2021.

The financial commitment from Google amounts to $630 million allocated to U.S. consumers and an additional $70 million directed to a fund utilised by U.S. states. White emphasised Google’s dedication to improving Android and Google Play, despite ongoing legal challenges.

White stated, “While we are challenging that verdict and our case with Epic is far from over, we remain committed to continually improving Android and Google Play.”

As part of the settlement, Google expands its user choice billing program in the U.S., allowing app and game developers to implement alternative billing options alongside Google Play’s system for in-app purchases. This enables users to choose between different billing methods when making transactions.

Regarding the streamlined sideloading process, White highlighted Google’s commitment to enhancing safety efforts. “While we maintain it is critical to our safety efforts to inform users that sideloading on mobile could come with unique risks, as part of our settlement we will be further simplifying the sideloading process and updating the language that informs users about these potential risks of downloading apps directly from the web for the first time.”

Android 14 introduces features that facilitate the upgrading process for third-party app stores through an API, aiming to improve user experience and controls. White highlighted Google’s zeal to provide choices and opportunities for innovation, stating, “Android and Google Play provide choices and opportunities for innovation that other platforms we compete against simply don’t.”

Developers are granted the freedom to communicate directly with customers outside the app about subscription offers or lower-cost options available on rival app stores or their own websites. Google’s openness in this regard is seen as enhancing healthy competition.

Google will contribute $630 million to a settlement fund for the benefit of consumers, following a Court-approved plan. An additional $70 million will be allocated to a fund used by the states. Despite the settlement, Google asserts that its legal battle with Epic is far from over and plans to appeal the recent verdict. The trial brought to light Google’s deals with companies like Spotify, which enjoyed exemptions from Play Store commissions for in-app purchases.

This development reflects Google’s ongoing efforts to address concerns surrounding app distribution, enhance user choice, and scale the growing digital platforms.

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