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The launch adds another checkout option in Singapore, where Google Play already supports credit and debit cards, PayPal, GrabPay, and some carrier billing plans.

Despite industry concerns that AI chatbots and new devices could pull users away from traditional apps.

Korea’s regulator urged Google to bring forward the rollout from December, citing the burden on domestic developers.

Downloads reached 60 million, while total consumer spending in the category stands at US$221 million.

Indonesia has 148 million active gamers and ranks 12th in the world for developer communities on Google Play.

The trial comes after Fortnite developer Epic Games sued Google over allegations of anti-competitive practices in the latter’s app store.

India has slapped Google with fines totaling nearly US$300 million over the past few weeks.

This week, On the Rise looks at how Google’s app store rules are affecting Indonesian startups and dives into Vertex Ventures’ recession plan.

The Google Play Store fees have affected the revenue of edtech startups, streaming services, dating apps, and games, among others, claim sources.

India-based Evolve will put the fresh funds toward expanding the core team and developing its product features.