Google Play Developer Newsletter | #AndroidDevSummit announcements, Service fee updates, Data safety section form

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View as webpage October 2021 Google Play news from the #AndroidDevSummit Get the latest updates from Android Dev Summit and discover new features to help you succeed on our platform, including tools for trust and safety, app quality, and monetization. SEE WHAT'S NEW Evolving our business model We've made important changes to ensure all types of businesses can be successful on Google Play. We now have multiple programs designed to support our app ecosystem with 99% of developers qualifying for a service fee of 15% or less. • Earlier this year, we announced that the service fee for the first $1M USD in earnings is 15%. • Starting January 1, 2022, we're decreasing the service fee for all subscriptions to 15%. • Ebooks and on-demand music streaming services in the Play Media Experience Program will now be eligible for a service fee as low as 10%. LEARN MORE Featured Google Play videos What's new in Google Play Data safety section Play Integrity API The #AndroidDevSummit is live Tune into the Android Dev Summit and catch the latest announcements in Android development directly from the team who built it. • Watch the keynote and all the talks. • Read about the main Android announcements. #AndroidDevSummit What else is new in Google Play • Data safety section form in Play Console: a simple way to showcase your app's privacy and security practices. Complete the form in Play Console for early feedback before next year's deadline. • Policy updates: watch PolicyBytes to learn about recent updates to the Families program, Android emojis, and more. Or, register for a policy webinar (Global, India, Japan, or Korea). • New Google Play Store Listing Certificate: take our free online training to become a certified expert in Play Store listing best practises. GOOGLE PLAY CONSOLE Diversify app revenue with hybrid monetization Learn how to increase lifetime value and maximize revenue with a strategy many developers are finding effective. LEARN MORE Best practices for launching a sequel to your mobile game Discover insights and risk mitigation strategies from leading studios for expanding your portfolio with a sequel. LEARN MORE Mindful architecture: how Headspace invested in product excellence Learn how Headspace launched new features and grew global MAU 15% by refactoring their app with MVVM, Kotlin, and Jetpack libraries, including Dagger and Hilt. READ MORE Upcoming Google Play and Android deadlines November 2021: • Apps using Play Billing must use Billing Library version 3 or newer. • Apps must target at least Android 11 (API level 30) for new app updates. December 2021: • Apps must comply with the October policy updates related to subscriptions, Families Policy Requirements, and more. February 2022: • Apps must comply with the October policy updates related to Android emoji policy, Mobile Unwanted Software, and more. April 2022: • Apps must comply with the User Data policy related to the new Data safety section on Google Play. • Apps must comply with the Families policy requirements related to social apps and features. UPCOMING DEADLINES Are you a mobile app or game marketer, or a developer looking to find more users, upgrade your skills, or improve your app's store listing? This training helps you tell your app or game's story on Google Play. Take the training, pass the exam, and earn an industry-recognized certificate. GET CERTIFIED TODAY Thanks for tuning in, The Google Play team ARCHIVE  |  SUBSCRIBE Connect with us Did you find this newsletter useful? © 2021 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.