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Google fixes a weird bug that appeared when setting up your Chromebook
By Andrew Myrick published
If you've recently Powerwashed your Chromebook, or are setting up a new one, a bug might prevent you from completing the setup process.
Amazon removes in-app digital purchases to avoid the Google tax
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Thanks to recent Google Play Store policy changes, Amazon is removing digital purchases from its app.
Hulu nixes signup options from its Android and smart TV apps
By Jay Bonggolto published
Hulu has removed the ability to sign up on Android and smart TVs, in what could be the latest fallout from Google Play's new billing policy.
Google Play's new data safety section starts rolling out today
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google Play's new Apple-style feature for app privacy briefings, which requires developers to be more transparent in how they handle user data, goes live from today.
Audible, Barnes & Noble apps remove payment options following Google Play deadline
By Derrek Lee last updated
Audible and Nook users will have to resort to alternative methods of purchasing new content on their mobile devices after a recent Google Play change.
Apps can no longer abuse permissions on old Android phones with Google Play
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Your old Android phone might not have the newest version of Android, but Google is making sure it stays secure with Google Play Protect updates.
Google Play's new program brings a ton of goodies for large game developers
By Jay Bonggolto published
At its Games Summit, Google launched the Google Play Partner Program to provide growth tools for large-scale game developers.
Google Play Store is dropping carrier billing support for Verizon
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google has confirmed that beginning this month, it will remove Verizon from the list of carriers supported by its carrier billing program.
Android and Google Play on Windows have a tough road to success in 2022
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Android apps and games will come to Windows in 2022, which could make them more popular for people stuck at home. But no matter how well they work, they may not succeed the way Apple Arcade has.
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