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Google Play blocks KakaoTalk update in South Korea over billing method
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google has blocked Play Store updates for KakaoTalk, a popular messaging app in South Korea, for using an external payment link in its app.

Google will pay developers $90M to settle an antitrust lawsuit
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google will reimburse developers $90 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the search giant of charging them an unfair fee for app purchases made through the Play Store.

Google concedes to let Tinder owner Match bypass its Play Store billing system
By Jay Bonggolto published
Match Group, the owner of the dating app Tinder, has successfully prevented Google from mandating the use of Google Play's billing system.

Google fixes a weird bug that appeared when setting up your Chromebook
By Andrew Myrick published
If you've recently Powerwashed your Chromebook, or are setting up a new one, a bug might prevent you from completing the setup process.

Amazon removes in-app digital purchases to avoid the Google tax
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Thanks to recent Google Play Store policy changes, Amazon is removing digital purchases from its app.

Hulu nixes signup options from its Android and smart TV apps
By Jay Bonggolto published
Hulu has removed the ability to sign up on Android and smart TVs, in what could be the latest fallout from Google Play's new billing policy.

Google Play's new data safety section starts rolling out today
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google Play's new Apple-style feature for app privacy briefings, which requires developers to be more transparent in how they handle user data, goes live from today.

Audible, Barnes & Noble apps remove payment options following Google Play deadline
By Derrek Lee last updated
Audible and Nook users will have to resort to alternative methods of purchasing new content on their mobile devices after a recent Google Play change.
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