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Google Removes a Few Indian Apps from Play Store
- 04 Mar 2024
- 1 min read
Google has delisted a few popular Indian apps from its Play Store, citing non-compliance with its billing policies.
- The recent Supreme Court of India order declined to prevent Google from delisting apps from its Play Store, paving the way for app removal if they don't comply with Google's billing policy.
- The issue revolves around Google's requirement for developers to pay fees for in-app purchases made by their customers.
- In-app purchasing allows users to buy goods or services within a mobile app. This includes virtual items, premium features, subscriptions, and more. Payments are made directly through the app, often using stored payment methods. It's a common way for app developers to generate revenue.
- Google adjusted its fees for in-app purchases in India, ranging from 11 to 26%, but the delisted companies failed to meet these revised terms.
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