Google's Play Store Commissions Are Under Increasing Scrutiny Around The World
Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain
Google's Play Store commissions are under increasing scrutiny by regulators worldwide. The company has been fined $10.63 billion since 2017 for its billing systems and anti-competitive practices. Regulators in Australia, India, and South Korea are considering laws to allow app developers to offer in-app purchases without cutting their earnings to Google and Apple. In India, Google has been directed to charge a lower commission of 4% on in-app purchases in the Disney+ Hotstar app.

July 21, 2023 | 10:22 am
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Apple's App Store commissions could also be affected by the increasing scrutiny and potential regulatory changes.
As regulators scrutinize Google's Play Store commissions, Apple's App Store commissions could also come under review. This could potentially impact Apple's earnings from app sales.
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Google's Play Store commissions are under scrutiny, which could lead to reduced earnings from app sales. The company has been fined $10.63 billion since 2017 for its practices.
The increasing scrutiny and potential regulatory changes could lead to reduced earnings from Google's Play Store. The company has already been fined heavily for its practices.
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