Google announces an Android app store program and lower developer fees to resolve Epic's antitrust litigation and comply with new rules in Europe and elsewhere
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Discussion
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@ssamat
Sameer Samat
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Android has always driven innovation in the industry through its unique flexibility and openness. At this important moment, we continue to be at the forefront of how developers distribute their apps and games on billions of devices globally. Today we are announcing big changes:
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@tonicdave
David James Bailey
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I am so pleased for Epic, Tim rightly called this issue out (at huge personal cost) and now things are changing for the benefit of all consumers. Two great companies 👊
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@timsweeneyepic
Tim Sweeney
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Fortnite will return to Google Play Store worldwide soon. Epic Games Store continues supporting Android worldwide alongside Windows and Mac, and installation on Android will become much easier later in 2026.
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@timsweeneyepic
Tim Sweeney
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Google is opening up Android all the way with robust support for competing stores, competing payments, and a better deal for all developers. So, we've settled all of our disputes worldwide. THANKS GOOGLE!
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@nicetopatrick
@nicetopatrick
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lmao i hope it hurts google [embedded post]
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@zhugeex.com
Daniel Ahmad
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This is huge news. Epic essentially got what it wanted. — Alternative payments, Alternative App Stores, Lower Commission Fees. — Android is more open than it ever has been. [embedded post]