Google Play Books now links out to website & avoids Apple's 30% cut

Apple device owners that use Google Play Books to manage ebooks can now make purchases via a "Get book" link that takes them to the Google Play store to make a purchase.Google Play Books gets reader entitlementIt isn't possible for any app to link out to external websites, but there is an exception developers can apply for thanks to a 2021 lawsuit. Google waited a few years, but it has finally implemented the feature for Google Play Books.Google explained the update via a blog post, first shared by TechCrunch. It mentions the new outgoing link and a purchase sharing system that works across devices in a family. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Feb 18, 2025 - 22:54

Google Play Books now links out to website & avoids Apple's 30% cut

Apple device owners that use Google Play Books to manage ebooks can now make purchases via a "Get book" link that takes them to the Google Play store to make a purchase.

Smartphone screen showing Google Play Books & Audiobooks app with rating, age recommendation, and 'Get' button. Top left corner displays search bar and signal indicators.

Google Play Books gets reader entitlement

It isn't possible for any app to link out to external websites, but there is an exception developers can apply for thanks to a 2021 lawsuit. Google waited a few years, but it has finally implemented the feature for Google Play Books.

Google explained the update via a blog post, first shared by TechCrunch. It mentions the new outgoing link and a purchase sharing system that works across devices in a family.

Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Google Play Books now links out to website & avoids Apple's 30% cut

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