Google tweaks policy, all Google Play apps must use Google's payment system

It appears Google is finally putting its foot down when it comes to third-party payment processing in its official app store — the company has sent out an email to Android developers outlining several updates to the Google Play program policy, including a small but significant update to its payment policies.

“We’re making it explicit for applications and in-app purchases that developers are required to use the Google Play payment system,” said Chris Yerga, engineering director for Google Play when asked about the changes.

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