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Google Play Store gets a splash of color with Material 3 Expressive
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Visually appealing Google's visual overhaul sneaks into the Play Store, bringing a vibrant new look.

Google Play Store’s new swipe gesture is here to save you from accidental buys
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more oops moments Google has rolled out a new swipe gesture for Play Store purchases.

Major Google Play Store update grabs your attention with 'browse pages' and more
By Nickolas Diaz published
Apps A Plenty Google detailed major updates headed for the Play Store during I/O 2025.

Google Play Store just lost a ton of apps, but this is actually a good thing
By Nandika Ravi published
Gone for good! Google Play Store lost nearly 47% of its apps since the start of 2024, according to a new report.

The Xbox app will now let you buy games from your Android phone
By Brady Snyder last updated
Easy browsing Xbox is fixing a longtime omission from its Android app by adding support for purchasing games from your phone.

Google Play Store will get more tools to protect users from scammy apps
By Nandika Ravi published
Safe space Google seems to be doubling down on safety measures within Play Store, to nip scams in the bud.

Epic Games is offering a free game weekly on its Android app store
By Brady Snyder published
Free stuff! Epic is trying to grow its Epic Games Store on mobile, which is a Google Play Store competitor. That means you'll get free games for using it.

Play Store update 'bugs' several Android users with recurring notifications
By Nandika Ravi published
Another bug? Several users have be ranting on Reddit about an "Update Google Play services" bug.
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