Google warned 10 Indian app developers in a blog post for violating Play Store policies, saying their apps could be removed from the platform. The tech giant has not officially named the companies that violated the app store’s policies.
On February 9, the Supreme Court agreed to hear several startups’ petitions against Google’s pricing policies. However, a court headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud refused to pass an interim order protecting these startups from removal from the Play Store.
“After giving these developers more than three years to prepare, including three weeks after the Supreme Court’s order, our policies are now eco-friendly, just as we do for all forms of policy violations around the world. “We are taking the necessary steps to ensure that they are applied consistently across our systems,” Google said. he wrote in a blog post.
The company said it supports developers through its policies and has consistently worked with developers to find solutions. Google said enforcement of the policy could include removing unclaimed apps from Google Play.
Additionally, we provide guidelines for developers to choose one of three billing options as part of their payment policy and resubmit their apps to Play. These billing options include operating on a pay-as-you-go basis without paying service fees, integrating with Google Play’s billing system, and offering alternative billing systems. Google explains these options in detail on its blog.
Google said developers still have other options for running their businesses on Android, including distribution through alternative Android app stores and directly from their websites. The tech giant assured existing users that they can continue to access their apps without interruption and that it will continue to provide assistance to developers to ensure compliance.
“Our commitment to investing in India’s digital future is unwavering, and our continued investment in bringing the best available technology to the ecosystem is a testament to our commitment,” the blog reads. has been written.
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Date first uploaded: January 3, 2024 12:26 IST
