SEOUL -- Google will allow South Korean users to choose third-party payment methods for purchases made in apps, complying with a recent law that bans tech platforms from forcing developers to use their system.
Tech giant's compliance marks rare about-face and puts spotlight on Apple
Both Google and Apple have steered users of their app stores to their own payment systems. © Reuters
SEOUL -- Google will allow South Korean users to choose third-party payment methods for purchases made in apps, complying with a recent law that bans tech platforms from forcing developers to use their system.