Google has released the latest Play Store changelog that mentions the Share Apps feature will retire soon.
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Google may soon warn you from downloading apps that have been frequently uninstalled, have few active users, etc.
Google may soon allow users to resume canceled Play Store downloads with a new “Smart Resume” feature.
Google is working on a dedicated section inside the Play Store to give users access to the installed games on their phones.
Google is working on a Download Manager that will help keep track of the apps that you have recently downloaded.
Google plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the injunction misrepresents the market dynamics between Android and iOS.
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Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Samsung and Google for allegedly colluding with each other to stop users of Samsung devices from downloading third-party apps.
Google Play Store appears to have added a new feature that will automatically open the app after the installation is completed.
Google has expanded the limit and now letting users download or update three apps simultaneously from the Play Store, a feature that was previously limited to two, before disappearing.
Google Play Security Reward Program incentivized developers and security researchers to check Android apps for vulnerabilities. However, Google has notified participants that the program ends soon.
It appears that Google will soon allow users to update the sideloaded apps on their phones directly from the Play Store. It is expected to work with apps downloaded from other app stores as well.
The latest report suggests that Google is working on a new tweak for the Play Store, which will show the app ratings for different devices directly on the device chip, saving a few seconds and a tap.
The Japanese government has passed a law that will require Apple and Google to provide access to third party app stores and payment providers on their platforms, in a move similar to the EU's DMA.
Google has added a new option on its marketplace Play Store that lets the user ask someone else to pay for their purchase by creating a payment link. The feature is currently live in India.
Finally, Google is rolling out a Play Store update that lets you download two applications at once on your Android phone. Sadly, you still can't update two apps simultaneously from the Play Store.
Google has revealed that it will pay a total of $700 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit filed by the attorney generals for all 50 US states. It will also make changes to its Play Store policies.
Google is cautiously allowing Android app developers to add NFTs into their apps and games. It has worked on a new policy that will ensure NFTs are offered in a safe and trustworthy manner.
Google has accidentally launched an internal "dogfood" build of its Personal Safety app via the Play Store, which contains a new feature that allows users to use their Pixel phones as a dashcam.
Google has been asked by India's anti-trust watchdog to provide details related to its user choice billing program after companies alleged that Google had been charging up to 26 percent commission.
Google started showing ads inside search history on its Play Store. While the store is filled with ads all over the place, it has found one remaining spot to place monetization in the search history.
A study by Comparitech has revealed that nearly 25% of children's apps on the Play Store collect data without proper policies and violate the UK's ICO code meant to protect children's privacy.
An Android threat campaign using fraudulent educational apps was recently found. It can capture various Facebook information such as profile name, email address, password, and phone number.
Google claims it is cracking down on VPN services that track user data and reroute traffic for ad monetization. The company will cripple apps that can interfere with or block advertisements.
The Google Play Store hasn't approved Truth Social, the social media platform promoted as a free speech alternative to Twitter. The app allegedly violates policies pertaining to moderation of content.
Google has pulled 2,000 personal loan apps from the Play Store this year. Google now requires lenders to prove they have a licence with the central bank to lend money, to help protect customers.
A U.S. bill could force apps to strip out digital yuan payment methods if they want to feature in the App Store and Play Store in the United States. Senators are concerned about potential tracking.
Around 1.5 million apps may get removed from the App Store and Play Store. A report says these apps may not have the latest privacy and security features and, therefore, may get removed.
Google has announced that paid apps in the Play Store can't be downloaded or updated in Russia anymore. This is apparently being done due to "compliance" efforts but free apps are exempt.
Google has revealed that it banned over 190,000 malicious and spammy developers from the Play Store last year. Similarly, 1.2 million apps that violated Play Store policies were also removed.
The Powershell Windows Toolbox that was hosted on GitHub was found to contain malicious files. This third-party Windows tool claimed to install Google Play Store, debloat Windows 11, and more.
Russian developers will launch their Play Store alternative "NashStore" on May 9, Russia's Victory Day, after Google suspended all payment services in the country leaving developers with no income.
The subscription model for revenue generation from smartphone apps and games has witnessed massive growth in 2021. Although its overall contribution is low, it is growing at a phenomenal rate.
The change is being made so ratings specific to a region do not unfairly impact another. Localized ratings will begin appearing on phones later this year and other devices early next year.
Apple has made it clear that it won't tolerate apps that spread anti-vax misinformation by removing Unjected from its App Store. Google is also cracking down on such apps in the Play Store.
A new app for Android is claimed to be capable of testing the integrity of your smartphone's waterproof sealing even without using any water. The app uses only your phone's barometric pressure sensor.
Google has started notifying developers that they can now enroll in 15% Play Store commissions for earnings less than $1 million in yearly revenue. The formal kickoff date is July 1.
Google unveiled today a preview of a new safety section in Google Play that aims to provide greater transparency around what type of data is collected by an app and how these data are shared.
Google has begun rolling out a refreshed design for the Play Store that replaces the 'My apps & games' page with a simplified 'Manage apps & device' section and support for P2P sharing.
Microsoft's plan to unify the Edge codebase across the desktop, Android, and iOS versions this year has begun to take form with the release of Edge Canary on Android. It runs version 91 with a new UI.
Google has announced that it's reducing the commission Play Store developers have to pay from 30% to 15% for revenue numbers below $1 million. Apple made a similar move late last year.
