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Epic Games and Google Propose Settlement to Lower App Fees

1/22/2026

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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney and Google Android head Sameer Samat presented a settlement proposal to U.S. District Judge James Donato on January 22, 2026.
The proposal would lower global app store fees and create a Registered App Stores program for rival stores.
If the settlement is rejected, developers could face stricter Google programs with higher fees.
Judge Donato is deliberating after expressing skepticism about the cooperation.

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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney and Google Android head Sameer Samat presented a settlement proposal to U.S. District Judge James Donato on January 22, 2026.
The proposal would lower global app store fees and create a Registered App Stores program for rival stores.
If the settlement is rejected, developers could face stricter Google programs with higher fees.
Judge Donato is deliberating after expressing skepticism about the cooperation.