Are the end of days upon us? At least when it comes to free apps.

Google to Start Charging Small Businesses for Google Apps

IDG News Service (Tokyo Bureau) —

Google has ended a free version of its Google Apps online application suite for small businesses, saying it wants to provide a stronger and more uniform experience to users. The Internet giant said Thursday in a blog post that now even small businesses with 10 or fewer users will have to pay to use its online app platform, a group that up until now has been free. All businesses will now be charged US$50 per user, per year, for the service.

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