Usage Based Billing

Google Play adds usage-based billing and bundling options for subscriptions

Google announced new subscription billing tools for Google Play, including usage-based billing that lets apps like AI services charge from a prepaid balance that auto-tops-up. It's also adding multi-quantity subscriptions for organizations, mixed one-time/subscription checkouts, and cross-developer subscription bundles, alongside tests of smarter grace periods, cancellation discounts, and winback offers.

androidauthority.com · 2026-09-29

Microsoft merges consumer and enterprise Copilot into one app, adds Code, Autopilot tabs

Microsoft has rolled out a unified Copilot client that replaces its previously fragmented consumer and business apps, following a mobile-first rollout last month. The new release adds Code and Autopilot tabs and is described by Copilot Executive VP Jacob Andreou as faster and more capable than earlier versions. Microsoft says its pricing model for the app is still 'evolving,' with usage-based billing planned for some key features.

zdnet.com · 2026-09-25