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Google to Cut Its Commission by Half on App Subscriptions, to Charge 15 Percent Starting January

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Google to Cut Its Commission by Half on App Subscriptions, to Charge 15 Percent Starting January

Google announced on Thursday that it will reduce the cost of its app store because the technology giant is under pressure to relax control of the online market.

Sameer Samat, vice president of product management, said in a blog post that starting in January, Google Play subscription commissions will be reduced by half to 15%. Currently, Google receives a 30% discount for the first year of subscription, and then a 15% discount on renewal.

Google said that the new fee structure means that companies do not have to wait for subscribers to renew — they may or may not — to benefit from lower commissions. The operating systems of Google and Apple run on 99% of smartphones worldwide, and they argue that their respective app store commissions are fair compensation for providing a secure platform. But developers are angry at the loss of profits, and regulators are critical of tech giants’ control of their online markets.

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Apple has cut commissions from 30% to 15% in recent months. For example, the annual revenue generated by apps is less than US$1 million (approximately 7.4 million rupees). In September, a U.S. judge ordered Apple to loosen control of its App Store payment system.

This blow to the global technology giant was triggered by itsanti-trust battle with Fortnite maker Epic games initiated the case to break Apple’s control of the App Store, accusing iPhone manufacturers of acting like a monopoly. Both Apple and Epic have appealed the decision.

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.

SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.

In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.

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Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.

“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.

“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.

SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.

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On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.

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