These malicious Android loan apps could leave millions of users seriously out of pocket More than a dozen Android apps made it to the Play Store, but have since been removed. TechRadar · Dec 6, 2023
Beeper Mini turns your Android phone into an iPhone for iMessage If you've been put off by the recent debacle surrounding Sunbird and Nothing Chats, but still want iMessage on Android, you're in luck. Beeper Mini has arrived, aiming to offer a secure and encrypted way to chat with your friends on iOS, without making the switch. Android Central · Dec 5, 2023
Netflix's latest gaming push brings the GTA Trilogy to subscribers on Android and iOS Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will each come to the Google Play Store, free for Netflix subscribers. Android Central · Dec 1, 2023
Google TV 'Best of 2023' highlights the top shows, movies, and more Google TV launches its Best of 2023 list of award winners, detailing top genres, shows, and movies. Android Central · Nov 29, 2023
Google Play 'Best Of' 2023 highlights Hoyoverse and ChatGPT Google Play details the winners of its "Best Of" awards for 2023. Android Central · Nov 29, 2023
Google starts deleting old accounts very soon, but there are plenty of loopholes Certain account actions like downloading a digital book or uploading a YouTube video will make your Google account permanently safe from deletion, according to its current policies. Android Central · Nov 29, 2023
The best portable projector is just $479 for Cyber Monday — but you'll need to act now XGIMI's MoGo 2 Pro is the best portable projector you can buy right now, and it is $120 off during Cyber Monday. Android Central · Nov 27, 2023
Sunbird's iMessage for Android app is 'temporarily shut down' Thanks to privacy and security concerns discovered with the Nothing Chats app, the Sunbird app has also been removed from the Play Store. Android Central · Nov 21, 2023
The Google Play Store could bring AI-generated FAQs for apps Code found within the latest version of the Google Play Store shows signs of new AI-powered FAQs. Android Central · Nov 21, 2023
CEO of Fortnite game maker casts Google as a 'crooked' bully in testimony during Android app trial Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has portrayed Google as a ruthless bully that resorts to shady tactics to protect a predatory payment system The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Nothing Chats pulled from Play Store amidst privacy blunder Following a turbulent week of surprises, it's been discovered that Nothing Chats isn't as great of a solution as it seemed. Android Central · Nov 18, 2023
Google's Play Store 'Cubes' appears to be a hub for app content Google is seemingly working on a new "Cubes" app, which will help promote Play Store content discovery. Android Central · Nov 17, 2023
Google CEO Sundar Pichai returns to court to defend internet company for second time in two weeks Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday was summoned to federal court for the second time in two weeks to testify in an antitrust trial threatening to topple a pillar of an internet empire that he helped build The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Google Play Store is making a big upgrade to fight malware — what you need to know Google has issued a new testing mandate for new personal developer accounts looking to release their apps on the Play Store. Tom’s Guide · Nov 13, 2023
Android Central · Nov 13, 2023 Google Play tightens rules for Android app developers, with some elbow room Google has announced new Play Store measures for Android app developers, in a bid to keep unsafe apps at bay.
Android Central · Nov 10, 2023 Google offered Netflix a unique deal to stick with Play Store billing Court documents during Google vs Epic show the former once offered a deal to Netflix so it would use Play Store billing only.
Android Central · Nov 9, 2023 We almost got the Google Play Store on Meta Quest headsets The Meta Quest platform has a lot of good things going for it, and it could have been even better if Google and Meta could work together to get the Play Store in VR.
Android Central · Nov 9, 2023 Epic turned down an epic offer from Google to get Fortnite on the Play Store Information in court shows that Google once offered Epic $147 million to launch Fortnite on the Play Store.
Android Central · Nov 7, 2023 Uninstalling Android apps on other devices is about to become a lot easier Need to clear out some storage space or remove an app from your phone, tablet, watch, and Chromebook at once? It's about to become a lot easier.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Fortnite maker accuses Google of bullying and bribing to block competition to its Android app store Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people’s dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers’ expense
Tom’s Guide · Nov 5, 2023 Play Store adds new badge to signal which Android VPN apps pass a security audit The new badge highlights which apps have been tested against a baseline of security criteria that Google developed alongside other cybersecurity partners.
Android Central · Nov 3, 2023 Apple made the wrong decision not bringing the Apple Watch to Android Apple was reportedly working on making the Apple Watch compatible with Android phones. The project was then canceled, but Apple made a mistake in doing so.
Android Central · Nov 1, 2023 Google settles with Match, but Epic still intends to go to trial Google has concluded its antitrust lawsuit with Match, but Epic Games remains adamant about proceeding with its case.
Android Central · Aug 26, 2023 Meta's Messenger Lite is finally ready to die Messenger Lite is going away soon, and you'll see a message when you open it that tells you to use the main app instead.
Android Central · Aug 22, 2023 Onyx Boox Leaf 2 review: A pleasant delight If you're tired of Amazon's smattering of Kindle devices, the Leaf 2 is a breath of fresh air. But it's not all roses and daisies when it comes to reading all of your books.