Google Changes Play Store Fees
Google 更改 Play 商店收費
Introduction
Google is changing how it takes money from app developers. This happens because Google and Epic Games had a legal fight.
Google 正在改變從應用程式開發者收費的方式。這是因為 Google 與 Epic Games 之間發生了法律糾紛。
Main Body
Google used to take 30 percent of the money. Now, the price is different. Small companies pay 10 percent. Big companies pay between 20 and 25 percent. Some people also pay a small 5 percent fee for using Google's payment system.
Google 以前會收取 30% 的費用。現在價格有所變動，小公司支付 10%，大公司則支付 20% 至 25% 之間。部分使用者若使用 Google 的付款系統，還需支付 5% 的低額費用。
Now, developers can use other payment websites. They can put a link in their app. This helps them save money. Google also gives lower prices to apps that work very well and are safe.
現在開發者可以使用其他的付款網站，他們可以在應用程式中放置連結，這有助於他們節省成本。Google 也針對表現優異且安全的應用程式提供較低的價格。
These changes start at different times. The US and Europe started in June. Australia starts in September. Japan and Korea start in December. All countries will have these rules by 2027.
這些變更在不同時間點生效。美國與歐洲於六月開始，澳洲於九月開始，日本與韓國則於十二月開始。所有國家將在 2027 年前全面實施這些規則。
Conclusion
Google is changing its fees and payment rules to end its fight with Epic Games.
Google 正在更改其費用與付款規則，以結束與 Epic Games 的爭鬥。
Vocabulary Learning
📅 Talking about Time & Dates
In this text, we see how to say when things happen. This is a key skill for A2 learners.
1. The Word 'Start' We use start to show the beginning of a change.
- Example: "Australia starts in September."
2. Months and Years We use the preposition in before a month or a year.
- in June
- in September
- in December
- by 2027 (This means 'no later than')
3. Quick Pattern Map Place Time US/Europe June Australia September Japan/Korea December
💡 Simple Tip:
When you talk about the future or a schedule, keep it simple:
[Subject] + [starts/happens] + [in] + [Month].