Google Play is experimenting with alternative payments systems — here’s what that means for Android app devs

In the last few months, regulators across the world have pulled up their sleeves to force Apple and Google to allow third-party payment methods in app stores. While these regulations might take a while to implement, the Big G has preempted it by announcing a new pilot with Spotify that will allow third-party payments for the music streaming service. Here’s how that will work for users like you and me, and what it means for app developers and service providers. How will it work? The concept is pretty simple. When you want to subscribe or renew your subscription to Spotify…

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