of South Korea, “Anti Google and Apple” The new Telecommunication Trade Law, which is described as the , started to show its effect. Google has announced that it will allow Android app developers to ‘use alternative payment systems’ in the Play Store.
In accordance with the legislation prepared to prevent technology companies from monopolizing and misusing their power; Allowing the use of third-party payment systems in app stores operating in South Korea became mandatory. Previously, Google and Apple required their own payment infrastructure for apps that offered in-app purchases.
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The payment method will be determined by the Play Store user.
Stating that they respect the new law in South Korea and take action to comply, Google announced the new era in the Play Store as follows:
The South Korean government recently passed a law regarding app stores and billing systems for users in South Korea. We respect the decision of the National Assembly. Including the option to add an alternative in-app billing system alongside Google Play’s billing system to developers selling in-app digital products and services; We’ve made a few changes to adapt to the new law.
Google now has mobile apps from developers in South Korea that they can add different billing systems expressed. Stating that the user will decide with which billing option the transaction will continue during the payment, the technology giant does not offer the same flexibility in other countries.
The company also issued a warning to users of smartphones and tablets with Android operating system. Parental controls, family payment method, subscription management, Google Play gift cards and Play Points He pointed out that Google-specific features such as
From in-app purchases made with its own billing system 15 percent commission If Google receives alternative payments, 11 percent announced that he would cut the commission. Thus, the remaining 4% of money will remain in the pocket of the developer. This also gives the user as low wage is expected to reflect.
It led to the removal of Fortnite from stores
Continuing between Google and Apple and app developers ‘alternative payment’ Fortnite saw one of the biggest effects of the fight. Epic Games started to sell Fortnite’s virtual currency V-Bucks in the game and used its own infrastructure as a payment option. This situation, which angered the technology giants, caused the game to be eliminated from digital stores.
Epic Games, taking advantage of the law adopted by South Korea, requested Apple to activate the Fortnite developer account. However, the US company has signaled that it will not back down, reiterating that Epic must comply with App Store rules.