Reportedly, Google’s (GOOG) shift to allow alternative payment systems on its Google Play store is expected to put pressure on Apple (AAPL) to adopt a similar change to its App Store. Recently, Google launched an alternative billing system in South Korea in response to a new law there and is now exploring “user choice billing” in other select countries, informed Google vice president of product management for Android and Google Play, Sameer Samat in a blog post.
Google’s pilot program will allow a small number of participating developers to offer an additional billing option next to Google Play’s billing system. Google selected streaming music leader Spotify as its first developer partner in the program.
The App Store is facing legal challenges in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Another area of contention is the 30% commission fee Apple charges on most sales through its App Store.
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