In the last couple of weeks I've gotten two emails, one from PocketBook and one from Barnes & Noble, both saying the same thing (paraphrased); "Due to changes in Google Play Store terms we will no longer be able to offer in-app purchases starting on such and such a date." Apparently, like Apple, Google now expects a 30% commission on every in-app sale on the Android platform. And, like Apple, isn't this a conflict of interest? — since both Apple and Google sell eBooks? So if Barnes & Noble sells a book via their Android (or Apple) app that costs $9, they would have to sell it for $12 to stay even with Apple or Google. Seems like an anti-trust case just waiting to happen to me.
I thought Google, at one time anyhow, ridiculed Apple for charging so much in-app commission. Looks like the greed bug bit Google as well.
EDIT: It looks like even Audible is subject to the Google Greed Tax. But not the Kindle app? (Unless Amazon is already paying 30%?)
https://screenrant.com/audible-barne...le-play-store/