Google will pay £260m to settle a UK class action over Play Store fees
THE SO WHAT
A £260m settlement on Play Store fees — versus a £1bn+ claimed — shows regulators and platforms are willing to negotiate, but the margin structure of app stores is now a live legal target. If your business leans on mobile distribution taxes, model in lower take rates and more compliance overhead over the next 3–5 years.
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