You could be eligible for a payout from the Google Play store soon – here's why By Cesar Cadenas published 19 December 23 Google will also be making several changes to its Play Store to make it less restrictive to users and developers.
Google's new Android update will give your devices a battery boost – plus a helpful new feature for Google Wallet By David Nield published 11 April 25 There's a new update to Google Play services heading to devices, and we should see some tangible benefits.
Google Play Store makes it easier to find Android apps, but I'm gutted this comics feature is Japan-only By Cesar Cadenas published 25 July 24 Google adds a Collections widget for app recommendations, new data controls, and more to its digital storefront.
Google adds biometric verification to Play Store to keep your in-store wallet safe By Cesar Cadenas published 16 April 24 Google Play Store's new security tool will ask you to verifiy your identify with either a fingerprint or face scan on Android.
Android’s Circle to Search will soon get Shazam-like powers for identifying songs and hummed tunes By James Rogerson published 13 August 24 An update to Circle to Search looks set to add audio identification abilities.
Watch out, Android fans – this banking malware threat is masquerading as a Google Play update By Alex Blake published 29 May 24 A new malware strain is posing as a Google Play Store update, and it could steal your passwords and banking logins.
Android could soon change in a big way thanks to the Google and Epic settlement – here’s what it means for you By Alex Blake, Alex Blake published 7 November 25 The legal dispute between Google and Epic Games has been settled, with big changes coming to Android.
Google's putting all of its core services into an Essentials app for your Windows PC By Cesar Cadenas published 23 August 24 Coming out to HP laptops first, Google Essentials offers quick access to Google Photos, Docs, and thousands of games.
Google reveals powerful NotebookLM app for Android and iOS with release date – here's what it looks like By David Nield published 2 May 25 The promised NotebookLM apps are showing up on the Play Store and App Store, with pre-orders now open.
4 ways your Android phone's Play Store could change soon, if Google loses Epic appeal By Hamish Hector published 8 October 24 Google lost its legal fight, here's 4 ways your Android phone's Play Store could change soon, if Google loses Epic appeal.
Google TV’s new free streaming app has been removed, and it won’t be back right away By Carrie Marshall published 4 November 24 Now you see it, now you don't: Google TV's updated Freeplay app only just rolled out, and now it's rolled back in again.
Google is ending its Android app store bug bounty program By Craig Hale published 20 August 24 Entries for the Google Play Security Reward Program will no longer count after August 31 due to increased security.
Google will soon stop you sideloading unverified apps – here’s what that means for you By James Rogerson published 26 August 25 Google plans to start blocking users from sideloading unverified apps, in an attempt to improve the security of Android.
Can't find the right Spotify playlist? Let Gemini do it for you By Eric Hal Schwartz published 27 November 24 Google Gemini AI adds Spotify Extension.
Android TV adds new promoted sections to the Play Next screen, bringing it closer to Google TV By Carrie Marshall published 3 July 25 A minor makeover has arrived for older Google-powered TVs
This nasty new Android malware can easily bypass Google Play security — and it's already been downloaded thousands of times By Sead Fadilpašić published 20 February 24 Google Play Store has since removed malware-laden apps from its repository, but the damage was done.
Samsung's best customization app for Galaxy phones is now on Google Play By Cesar Cadenas published 2 May 24 Good Lock allows Galaxy owners to add new themes and more, though the Google Play version is still in development.
DeepSeek disappears from the Italian App Store and Google Play Store amid privacy complaint By Chiara Castro published 30 January 25 While DeepSeek remains blocked on Italian app stores, a VPN should help bypass the block couples with some extra workarounds. Experts, however, aren't advising it.
Google could allow Android users to download up to five apps at once By Cesar Cadenas published 8 March 24 Google is experimenting with Parallel Downloading again with the new early test sporting a few limitations.
The end of fake VPNs? Google Play Store now shows which VPNs are secure enough to be trusted By Chiara Castro last updated 4 February 25 Google's new "Verified" is designed to highlight VPN apps that prioritize user privacy and safety. Here's how it works.
Google Chat will now play nice with all your other work messaging platforms By Craig Hale published 19 April 24 You can now connect your Google Chat with Microsoft Teams and Slack, but there’s a potentially pricey catch.
These are the 10 best Android apps of the year – according to Google By Cesar Cadenas published 30 November 23 Google Play's Best of 2023 Awards covers popular apps like Spotify to the lesser known software like Voidpet Garden
Apple TV's app is finally available on Android devices – just in time to stream MLS and Severance season 2 By Amelia Schwanke published 12 February 25 You can now download the Apple TV app on Android devices via the Google Play Store to stream Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass.
Russia demands over 200 VPNs are removed from the Play Store – but Google is resisting By Chiara Castro published 8 April 25 Unlike Apple, Google appears to have resisted most Russian VPN blocking requests so far, new research reveals. Here's what's at stake.
Microsoft and Google vie for top spot in productivity and business app leadership in latest report — Google has a upper hand due to its platform dominance but Microsoft's LinkedIn emerges as the ultimate Pro social network By Wayne Williams published 6 May 24 Microsoft and Google vie for top spot in productivity and business apps on Android.
Over 2 million risky Android apps were blocked from the Play Store last year By Sead Fadilpašić published 31 January 25 Google is getting better at spotting malicious Android apps, thanks to AI.
A Sora 2 launch on Android looks to be imminent – it just showed up on the Google Play Store By David Nield published 12 October 25 A listing for Sora 2 for Android has appeared on the Google Play Store, but you can't download it yet.
TikTok is back on the App Store and Google Play Store – here’s what could happen next By Jamie Richards published 14 February 25 TikTok has reappeared on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store following its banning – but the platform might not stick around for too long
Gemini Live is now free for everyone on Android and iOS, and you can finally share your screen and camera on iPhone - here's how to try it By John-Anthony Disotto published 20 May 25 Gemini Live is now free on iOS and Android, and you can share your screen and camera with AI to get things done.
The Pixel 8 Pro is an absolute bargain right now – you just need to join Google One By Hamish Hector published 14 December 23 Google is handing out Pixel 8 discounts like candy at Halloween this holiday season, and you can save big.