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 look like: https://t.co/BtnXCS3nQl— Daniel Ek (@eldsjal) March 23, 2022Beginning later this year, Spotify users who have downloaded the company’s app through the Play Store will have the option to pay for a Premium subscription through either one of Google or Spotify’s billing systems. “For the first time, these two options will live side by side in the app,” the company said. “This will give everyone the freedom to subscribe and make purchases using the payment option of their choice d
