It has been revealed this week that Google is putting pressure on developers to use its own Google Wallet payment system. Rather than using third party in-app payment options for their creations, such as PayPal, Zong and Boku. Which would violate the Google Market’s terms of use.
The
news has been reported by Reuters who where contacted by a number of
developers, investors
and executives from mobile gaming and payment
services revealing the conditions and situation with Google.
Apparently
Google has warned a number of developers if they continue using
third-party in-app payment adoptions then Google will remove their
applications front he Android Market. Si Shen, founder and chief
executive of Papaya, a social gaming network on Android explained to Reuters:
“They
told people that if they used other payment services they would be
breaking the terms of use,”-”Whether it’s right or wrong, we have to
follow the rules.”
Its still unclear if Google is putting a
ban on third-party payment processing for in-app purchases will have an
affect o developers looking else ware to develop there applications. For
more information and to read the exclusive report jump over to the Reuters website.
