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Google Play Gets a New Way to Pay (India First!)

Tools like “Ask Someone Else to Pay” button in the Play Store (India’s First) were among many new tools at Google I/O developer conference.

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Compatible with Existing Apps

This can be used on all applications that use in-app buying system of google play. App developers do not need to do anything else.

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How it Works: Generate a Payment Link

Click to create the payment link, then share the URL with the person who will make the payment.

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Openness for the Payer

You have the chance to display the goods purchased and email address. In such a situation, they may ask for a refund.

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Distribute and Finish the Purchase

Communicate the payment link using Android sharing panel. The link will expire in 24 hours before which the payer has to complete the transaction.

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Now accessible in India

Users in India can now access this feature. Google has not declared any intention of making it available to other countries or areas at the moment.

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Beyond Merely "Ask a Friend"

No, it cannot be used to bill anyone at all, including those outside of your Google family unlike Family Library sharing.

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A Convenient Gifting Option

Google reports that this is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire presents for friends and family or give them software.

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Additional Play Store Payment Updates

Google changed the pricing model, allowing family managers to buy apps for their children on non-Android platforms.

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Google Play Continues to Change

Google is giving people more options of how to pay for things on the Play Store and also making sure that it is very convenient and user-friendly.