Google will test alternatives to its Play Store billing system, starting with Spotify

As part of a program that could have far-reaching consequences for the tech industry, Google is launching a pilot to test third-party billing systems in Android and across its wider ecosystem. The company announced on Wednesday it plans to conduct the pilot with a handful of participating developers, starting most notably with Spotify . Today @GooglePlay and @Spotify announce a groundbreaking agreement that enables customer choice and sets the stage for what the next generation platform should l...