Google Play Developer Newsletter | New Google Play Console beta, Android 11 update and more

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View as webpage June 2020 Introducing Google Play Console beta Google Play Console has been redesigned to be easier to use and more helpful. Discover new ways to get important information faster, better acquisition insights, enhanced team management and publishing options, and more. LEARN MORE What's new in Google Play What's new in Play Commerce What else is new on Google Play • Introducing Billing Library Version 3: discover new ways users can pay, subscription promotion capabilities, improvements to purchase security, and more. • Updated Location policy timeline: in February we announced developers will need to get approval to access background location in their app to prevent misuse. Given the current context, we're giving you more time to make changes and will provide an updated timeline later this year. GOOGLE PLAY CONSOLE Android 11 update • Android 11 Beta: focused on People, Controls, and Privacy, with new updates on developer tools, frameworks, and distribution. • 11 weeks of Android: over 11 weeks we will provide deep dives on new developer content, from UI through Android Jetpack to Machine Learning. • Android 11 Meetups: a global series of online community meetups to discuss what's new in Android 11. WHAT'S NEW Tax withholding notice If you are distributing your apps or games in Taiwan, starting in August 2020, Google will deduct 3% withholding tax on your share of revenue derived from the sale to end users in Taiwan. This will apply to sales from Jan 1 2017. READ MORE Featured Medium articles and developer case studies Adobe Acrobat Reader increases install conversion by 7% App user journey: activation and commitment Building apps for everyone: why inclusivity and accessibility truly matter Google for Startups Accelerators If you are based in the US 🇺🇸, learn more about these three-month, virtual programs and how to get involved: • Black founders • Women founders Play Academy: Introducing Play Console beta Learn how to use the various new features of Play Console beta in this Play Academy course. LAUNCH PLAY ACADEMY Thanks for tuning in, The Google Play team ARCHIVE  |  SUBSCRIBE Connect with us Did you find this newsletter useful? © 2020 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA This message was sent to ndrdnws.androidnews@blogger.com because you asked us to keep you up to date with news and tips from Google Play. If you do not wish to receive these emails, please unsubscribe.