I can assume what challenges Google is facing based on how successful other companies in the space are in providing the same service, namely Microsoft and Apple.
Google: 32 countries
Apple: 90 countries (probably more now, info from 2012)
Microsoft: 127 countries
Yes, Microsoft and Apple had a head start, but the difference is just way too big, and Google hasn't moved that number in a year and a half.
I don't want Google to do the dirty work for me. They should just let me do the dirty work, and let me implement other payment methods. Don't you see how saying "You can only use our payment processor on Google Play" and immediately following it up with "Our payment processor is not available in your country" is rage-inducing?
Google: 32 countries Apple: 90 countries (probably more now, info from 2012) Microsoft: 127 countries
Yes, Microsoft and Apple had a head start, but the difference is just way too big, and Google hasn't moved that number in a year and a half.
I don't want Google to do the dirty work for me. They should just let me do the dirty work, and let me implement other payment methods. Don't you see how saying "You can only use our payment processor on Google Play" and immediately following it up with "Our payment processor is not available in your country" is rage-inducing?