Google has announced changes to its Play Store rules in an effort to appease the European Commission and dodge Digital Markets Act (DMA) fines.

The changes will give developers more flexibility in choosing the links they display and the fee model they use. In essence, developers can direct users away from Google's ecosystem for app purchases. However, there is a catch.

Google has made changes to its fee structure. The initial acquisition fee has been reduced to 3 percent and will only last for six months after a user installs an app. The ongoing service fee, on the other hand, is now tiered. Tier 1, which is required, is "for essential services that developers need in order to have a safe and reliable app" – stuff like security scanning and app reviews. Tier 2, which is optional, is more

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