Will Google Play's new billing options actually make it easier for devs, and better for players?

Since the fallout of the Epic v Apple lawsuit struck Google, we've seen the internet giant race to make many of the same changes its distinguished competition has been forced to make as well. Allowing for alternative billing options, loosening restrictions, and so on. The most recent major change happened yesterday, with Google Play announcing it would allow for more billing options. Essentially, developers can now either offer alternative billing systems or direct players to their own webstore without incurring a fee...well, sort of. ... [MORE]