<h1>Xbox to Sell Games Directly on Android App Following Google Antitrust Ruling</h1>
<p>Xbox players will soon be able to purchase and play games directly from the Xbox App on Android. This change follows a U.S. judge’s ruling against Google’s exclusive billing system, which had previously required companies to use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases. Starting in November, Microsoft will begin selling games from its app without paying Google a cut of in-app purchases. This marks a significant shift, granting Android users more choice and offering Microsoft an opportunity to expand its mobile game store.</p>
<p>The announcement came from Xbox president Sarah Bond, who detailed that, in addition to purchasing and playing games directly from the app, Xbox Cloud Gaming features will also be integrated. This means users will be able to stream their own game libraries directly on their mobile devices, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Initially, these new features will be available to Xbox Insiders.</p>
<p>Moreover, Microsoft aims to further enhance the mobile gaming experience with the development of a browser-based Xbox mobile store, which will focus initially on deals and in-game items. While experts suggest these changes might have a minimal immediate impact on the broader mobile market, they nonetheless represent a significant development for both consumers and the gaming industry.</p>
<p>It is important to note that Google plans to appeal the ruling, but for now, starting next month, US users will enjoy more flexibility and better integration when purchasing and playing Xbox games on their Android devices.</p>


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Xbox players will soon be able to buy and play games directly from the Xbox App on Android, following a U.S. judge's ruling against Google's exclusive billing system. Starting in November, Microsoft will integrate Xbox Cloud Gaming features, allowing users to stream their game libraries on mobile devices. The new features will initially be available to Xbox Insiders, and Microsoft is also developing a browser-based Xbox mobile store focusing on deals and in-game items. Google plans to appeal the ruling.

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