Google has agreed to pay USD $90 million to settle a legal fight with app developers
App developers are accusing Google of tempting users into making in-app purchases.
The lawsuit relates to money that was made by app creators for Android smartphones.
The lawsuit was filed in a San Francisco court, where the 48,000 app developers are believed to have been affected.
“Following our win against Apple for similar conduct, we think this pair of settlements sends a strong message to big tech: the law is watching, and even the most powerful companies in the world are accountable when they stifle competition.”
Steve Berman, ATTORNEY FOR the Android developers.
Google says the settlement’s funds will support developers who have made less than USD $2 million in revenue between 2016 and 2021.
“A vast majority of U.S. developers who earned revenue through Google Play will be eligible to receive money from this fund, if they choose,” the company says.
Google says it will charge developers a 15 per cent commission on their first million in revenue.
The court is yet to approve the proposed settlement.
