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Summer Android updates bring Gboard, Play Store, and accessibility improvements
By Derrek Lee last updated
Google is launching new features for Android phones, some of which were previously exclusive to Pixel devices. Some features are available now, with others arriving soon.

EU strikes down Google's appeal of €4 billion fine over Search dominance on Android
By Derrek Lee published
The EU has mostly upheld a fine issued in 2018 over Google requiring certain pre-installed apps like Search and Chrome.

Google Play Store unveils a new way to filter out suspicious ratings and reviews
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google's new review submission policy aims to make app ratings and reviews on the Play Store as genuine as possible.

Google launches alternative Play Store billing systems in more countries
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
Google is now letting Android developers offer alternative payment methods in addition to the Play Store billing system, but it skips the U.S. market for the time being.

Trump's Truth Social still isn't on the Play Store as Google cites concerns about content
By Derrek Lee last updated
Google addresses why Trump Social has not been made available on the Play Store since the app launched earlier this year on iOS.

App version numbers return to the Play Store after temporarily going missing
By Nickolas Diaz published
App version numbers seemed to have disappeared from the Google Play Store. However, Google has issued a fix to bring it back.

Play Store policy updates to bring an end to misleading apps, annoying full-screen ads
By Derrek Lee published
Google recently revealed updates to its Play Store policies, aiming to improve app experiences across the platform.

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.
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