You can now send Starbucks and Disney gift cards straight from Google Play Google Play expands beyond apps with all-new digital gift card shop. Android Central · Nov 6, 2025
Google and Epic's settlement proposal could finally end the multi-year Play Store dispute Google and Epic spent years in legal battles over Play Store rules and transaction fees, but the sides have just agreed on a proposal to resolve them for good. Android Central · Nov 5, 2025
Play Store’s new AI summaries could help you spot the best apps faster Google Play Store wants to cut through review clutter with AI-powered summaries. Android Central · Nov 3, 2025
Google Play users must now verify their age to keep downloading certain apps Users must verify their age to continue downloading apps, as Google enforces new Play Store requirements. Android Central · Oct 29, 2025
I used Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, and it's the 'laptop for your face' you've been waiting for I tested Samsung Galaxy XR's impressive Google software, but some of its best features couldn't be contained in a 30-minute demo. Android Central · Oct 22, 2025
7 frightfully good horror games for phones you can play to get in the Halloween spirit Halloween is a time to be scares, and few things will get you in the mood faster than a good horror game on your phone. Here are seven top games that I like to play. Tom’s Guide · Oct 21, 2025
US Supreme Court Upholds Google Play Store Changes Amid Ongoing Epic Games Lawsuit Google's plea for a "pause" in certain orders from the U.S. Supreme Court about its anti-competitive Play Store practices was denied. Android Central · Oct 8, 2025
Google Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses delay Google is required to change the limits it places on app access on Android devices to promote fairer competition. Euronews · Oct 7, 2025
US Supreme Court Snubs Google — Epic Forces Major Changes To Android Rules The US Supreme Court denies Google's appeal, forcing major Play Store reforms after Epic Games' antitrust win — a ruling set to transform Android app rules. International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025
Google's Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses to delay overhaul of the monopoly The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to protect Google from a year-old order requiring a major makeover of its Android app store The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
Google has just given your Samsung Galaxy Watch a battery boost, and it's easy to use Google's latest Play Store update has big benefits for battery life on Wear OS smartwatches. Here's what it does. T3 · Aug 27, 2025
Google Play Store now warns you when smartwatch faces are battery drainers — here's how it works A minor update to the Google Play Store could help conserve your battery life. Tom’s Guide · Aug 26, 2025
Google Play's New Licensing Rules Threaten Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets In US, EU Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has introduced new licensing requirements for cryptocurrency wallet applications on its Play Store, a move critics argue could block many non-custodial wallets from reaching users in key markets. Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025
Epic Scores Landmark Win Over Apple and Google in Australia, But Apple and Google's Next Move Could Change Everything Epic Games wins a partial but landmark ruling in Australia against Apple and Google over app-store rules, paving the way for 'Fortnite' and the Epic Games Store to return to iOS in Australia while both tech giants weigh appeals. International Business Times UK · Aug 12, 2025
TechRadar · Aug 4, 2025 Over 11,000 Android devices hit by fake login RAT hidden in Meta Ads and fake Google Play store Thousands of fake Play Store sites are distributing PlayPraetor, a RAT that spoofs hundreds of banking and crypto apps.
Benzinga · Aug 4, 2025 Google Loses Epic Games Appeal As Court Orders Major Play Store Reforms Amid Antitrust Crackdown Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has suffered a significant legal blow as a U.S. appeals court upheld a lower court ruling requiring the tech giant to overhaul its Play Store operations.
Android Central · Jul 10, 2025 Google brings the might of Gemini AI to your Pixel Watch Google has rolled out a new Play Store update, integrating its Gemini AI assistant directly into the Pixel Watch.
Android Central · Jun 16, 2025 Google Play Store’s new swipe gesture is here to save you from accidental buys Google has rolled out a new swipe gesture for Play Store purchases.
Android Central · Jun 9, 2025 Some Pixel owners are getting the new Pixel VIPs widget ahead of schedule The Play Store just dropped something special for Pixel owners.
Android Central · Jun 3, 2025 Adobe Photoshop finally launches on Android Photoshop's beta is officially rolling out to Android phones today, and it's free on the Play Store.
International Business Times UK · Apr 30, 2025 Google Play Slashes 1.6 Million Apps In Brutal Crackdown On Low-Quality Content Google Play has undertaken a significant cleanup, slashing 1.6 million apps since the start of 2024 in a bid to improve quality.
Android Central · Apr 17, 2025 Samsung's Good Lock is here for Galaxy users globally on the Play Store Samsung's Good Lock launcher has been spotted globally for users on the Play Store.
Android Central · Mar 18, 2025 Play Store update 'bugs' several Android users with recurring notifications Several users have be ranting on Reddit about an "Update Google Play services" bug.
T3 · Mar 13, 2025 This simple free Android update makes it safer and easier to sideload apps An update to Google Play Store gives third-party app installers a bit of help.
Android Central · Mar 11, 2025 Google just scrapped a handy Play Store feature you didn’t know existed Google stealthily nixed the app-sharing feature in the Play Store.