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Google Play Store to bring back app permissions list
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google leaves it in the developer's hands to give users insight into their information usage through the "data safety" section.
New program eases Play Store Billing requirement in Europe
By Derrek Lee published
Google introduces a new program in the EEA, giving developers the option to use alternative billing. These developers will also see reduced fees.
Limited time Play Points program lets you score discounts on Google Store products
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google has started a new program for its Play Points. Earned points can be used to claim a discount toward a customer's next Google Store purchase.
The Google Play Store logo appears to be getting a minor makeover
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google appears to have rolled out a small cosmetic change to the Play Store's logo on a few first-party services, including Google Pay and GPay.
Google Play reportedly witnesses a drop in app spending this year
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
New data from SafeBettingSites reveal a significant drop in app spending on Google Play.
FCC urges Google, Apple to remove TikTok app over national security concerns
By Shruti Shekar published
TikTok is under scrutiny again on whether or not it is taking data and feeding it to China. The FCC commissioner writes a letter to Apple's CEO Tim Cook and Google's CEO Sundar Pichai.
The Google Play Store's massive redesign on desktop rolls out more widely
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
Google has rolled out the new Play Store layout and design for a broader set of users on the desktop web, bringing it in line with many of its other services.
Wear OS companion app opens up beta program, could be a sign of things to come
By Derrek Lee published
Google has opened up a beta program for the Wear OS companion app. However, it's unclear what to expect from the beta as users are experiencing long wait times.
Google Play Store to get rid of nearly 900,000 abandoned apps
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google Play's recent policy change means that apps that have not been updated in two years will be hidden from search results or completely removed.
The Play Store is making it easier for Android developers to showcase their apps
By Derrek Lee published
Google discusses the latest updates for developers to get the most out of the Play Store. These updates will give developers more control over visibility, subscriptions, and more.
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