- Published on March 23, 2021
- In Global Tech
Commendable Or Mere Eyewash: Tech Startups On Google Commission
Google announced to halve its fee for in-app purchase. Understanding why some consider the step as good, while others disagree is critical.
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- By kumar Gandharv
In a recent move, following Apple’s announcement of cutting down App Store’s commissions, Google announced that it would also reduce 30% to 15% commission from app developers earning $1 million revenue each year. The news was released soon after Google’s last announcement of levying 30% on all in-app purchases; however, after strong opposition from the business industry, the giant was compelled to keep the same aside till April 2022.
On one side, some tech startups are applauding the development while many are labelling the same as mere eyewash. Each side has its own set of views and counterviews, but before delving into the same, let’s have a quick look at two of the comments and overview the matter in short.
Two sides of the same coin
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kumar Gandharv
Kumar Gandharv, PGD in English Journalism (IIMC, Delhi), is setting out on a journey as a tech Journalist at AIM. A keen observer of National and IR-related news.
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