First from Spotify, Google's policy to allow Android apps to choose their own payment method
It is stipulated that Google's payment system should be used for Android apps and Apple's payment system for iOS apps as the app purchase or billing system in the smartphone app store, but in recent years, 'third-party payment systems should also be allowed'. Is increasing. In the meantime, Google announced that it has selected Spotify, a music subscription service, as its first partner, with a policy of 'allowing developers to offer payment systems other than Google in their apps.'
Android Developers Blog: Exploring User Choice Billing With First Innovation Partner Spotify
Spotify and Google Announce User Choice Billing — Spotify
https://newsroom.spotify.com/2022-03-23/spotify-and-google-announce-user-choice-billing/
Google will test letting Android developers use their own billing systems --The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/23/22993417/google-pilot-test-android-alternate-billing-systems-spotify
Google Play to pilot third-party billing option, starting with Spotify | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/23/google-play-to-pilot-third-party-billing-option-globally-starting-with-spotify/?tpcc=tcplustwitter
Smartphone apps are distributed almost exclusively on Google Play for Android and App Store for iOS, and the problem is that the payment system of the app is fixed to those of Google and Apple. In South Korea, a bill has already been passed that 'prohibits the coercion of exclusive payment systems by app market operators,' and Google announced in November 2021 that Google Play's payment systems and apps in South Korea. Announced that it will accept 'third-party payment methods' for payment systems. In January 2022, Apple also announced that it would allow third-party payment systems in the Korean App Store.
Google Enables Third Party Payment System in South Korea-GIGAZINE
And on March 23, 2022, Google announced its policy to make third-party payment systems available for apps in countries other than South Korea, and announced the launch of a pilot program in collaboration with a small number of developers. 'This pilot version allows a small number of participating developers to offer additional payment options next to Google Play's payment system, and is eco-friendly (Android),' said Sameer Samat, vice president of product management for Android. It's designed to help you find ways to offer your choices while maintaining your ability to invest in your system. '
Google has revealed that it has chosen the music subscription service Spotify as the first partner to collaborate in its pilot program. Spotify is one of the companies that has long been dissatisfied with the high fees of app stores, and in 2019 it filed a complaint against EU regulators that Apple violated antitrust laws. There is also. 'It's no surprise that Spotify will be the first known partner with Google on this new initiative,' said The Verge, a foreign media outlet that pointed out this point.
Over the next few months, Spotify will work with Google's product and engineering team to create an experience that gives users who download Spotify from Google Play the option to choose between Google Play's payment system or Spotify's payment system. matter. Spotify tells tech media TechCrunch that the first pilot for third-party payment systems is expected to begin in late 2022 and will be available in all markets where Spotify's premium subscriptions are available. He told me that.
Alex Norström, Head of Freemium Business at Spotify, said, 'Spotify has been working with Google for many years to give app developers the freedom to innovate and compete in a fair place. We are pleased to explore this kind of approach to payment choices and opportunities for the entire user internet ecosystem. Pave the way for our collaborative work to benefit other industries as well. I'm looking forward to it. '
by Yuri Samoilov
In addition, Google has revealed that even if Korean users use payment systems other than Google, they will collect a fee that is 4% lower than usual.
Changes to Google Play billing requirements for developers serving South Korean users-Play Console Help
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/11222040
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