The Latest, Q1 2026

Hi everyone,

The year is already off to a great start and I’m so proud of what we’ve already built together in the first quarter of 2026!

Last month, we made a big announcement: substantial changes to Google Play’s business model, including expanded billing choice that gives developers the option to use their own billing system alongside Google Play’s. We’re also decoupling our platform fees and billing fees to reflect the distinct value provided by each service…

— Sam Bright