Google said device makers will be able to license individual Google apps for pre-installation on their devices
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Google stated that these selections reflect the diverse needs of consumers in the post-pandemic era in India
The consumer dispute is part of a sprawling antitrust fight that also includes complaints filed by attorneys general of almost three dozen states, Epic Games Inc., Match Group Inc. and a group of small app developers.
Google has previously said UPI has been one of the key drivers of increasing consumer spend on Google Play in India
App developers were previously expected to comply with the Play billing policy by 31 October 2022
CCI has directed Google not to restrict app developers from using any third-party billing or payment processing services to purchase apps or for in-app billing on Google Play.
This penalty comes on the heels of CCI imposing a fine of Rs 1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in the Android Mobile device ecosystem on October 20.
"The CCI order gives a window of opportunity for Indian app developers. But Google has still not provided a level playing field to players like us. We will continue fighting this battle," says Deshmukh.
Google Play Points allows users to earn points for purchases of digital content, in-app items, and downloads from the Google Play Store
Google had recently announced that it would begin a one-year pilot to offer daily fantasy sports and rummy apps to users in India by developers incorporated within the country
The distribution of these apps in the year-long pilot programme will be limited to India at present
All non-gaming developers can offer an additional billing option to their mobile and tablet users on Google Play in India, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and the European Economic Area.
The delay marks a setback for the app, which launched in the Apple App Store on Feb. 21. Android phones comprise about 40% of the U.S. smartphone market.
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India is moving from a pure app consumption economy to an app development economy and is set to become a leading hub of global app innovation, a senior Google India executive says.
Something similar happened in 2011 when Amazon had removed the purchase of books from iOS devices in accordance with the policies of Apple’s App Store.
Google Play's data safety section will provide users with more information about how apps collect, share and secure their data.
This pilot comes as Google and Apple face increased scrutiny over their app store practices in India and other countries
The simple word game blew up after being by featured by celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, and as with anything that is popular, the knockoffs were not far behind.
CCI had earlier the Karnataka High Court that its investigation arm Director General (DG) has given an assurance that they will complete the ongoing investigation on Google within 60 days 'in all likelihood'.
Google had approached the Karnataka High Court on December 27 seeking more time to respond to the questions from the CCI related to the investigation over the mandatory use of its Play Store’s payment system for paid apps and in-app purchases
CCI had in November 2020 directed a probe into the issue of mandatory use of Google Play Store’s payment system for paid apps & in-app purchases.
The apps were banking trojans in disguise, stealing user passwords, logged keystrokes and two-factor authentication codes
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