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4 ways your Android phone's Play Store could change soon, if Google loses Epic appeal

By Hamish Hector published

Google lost its legal fight, here's 4 ways your Android phone's Play Store could change soon, if Google loses Epic appeal.

How to get the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet

By Tom Bedford published

In this guide, we walk you through how to download the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet.

You could be eligible for a payout from the Google Play store soon – here's why

By Cesar Cadenas published

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

There's a new update to Google Play services heading to devices, and we should see some tangible benefits.

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

The legal dispute between Google and Epic Games has been settled, with big changes coming to Android.

Google Play Store makes it easier to find Android apps, but I'm gutted this comics feature is Japan-only

By Cesar Cadenas published

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

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

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

A new malware strain is posing as a Google Play Store update, and it could steal your passwords and banking logins.

It looks like Google is bringing the Play Store to VR, and I hope it doesn't just come to Samsung's XR headset

By Hamish Hector published

It looks like Google is bringing the Play Store to VR, but when it will it launch?

Google is ending its Android app store bug bounty program

By Craig Hale published

Entries for the Google Play Security Reward Program will no longer count after August 31 due to increased security.

Google's putting all of its core services into an Essentials app for your Windows PC

By Cesar Cadenas published

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

The promised NotebookLM apps are showing up on the Play Store and App Store, with pre-orders now open.

Google Chat will now play nice with all your other work messaging platforms

By Craig Hale published

You can now connect your Google Chat with Microsoft Teams and Slack, but there’s a potentially pricey catch.

Google will soon stop you sideloading unverified apps – here’s what that means for you

By James Rogerson published

Google plans to start blocking users from sideloading unverified apps, in an attempt to improve the security of Android.

Google TV’s new free streaming app has been removed, and it won’t be back right away

By Carrie Marshall published

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.

Over 2 million risky Android apps were blocked from the Play Store last year

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Google is getting better at spotting malicious Android apps, thanks to AI.

Google I/O 2025: 7 things we expect to see at the big event and 2 things we don't

By David Nield published

Google I/O 2025 gets underway on Tuesday, May 20, and here's what you should and shouldn't expect to see.

This nasty new Android malware can easily bypass Google Play security — and it's already been downloaded thousands of times

By Sead Fadilpašić published

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

Good Lock allows Galaxy owners to add new themes and more, though the Google Play version is still in development.

Can't find the right Spotify playlist? Let Gemini do it for you

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google Gemini AI adds Spotify Extension.

The end of fake VPNs? Google Play Store now shows which VPNs are secure enough to be trusted

By Chiara Castro last updated

Google's new "Verified" is designed to highlight VPN apps that prioritize user privacy and safety. Here's how it works.

Android TV adds new promoted sections to the Play Next screen, bringing it closer to Google TV

By Carrie Marshall published

A minor makeover has arrived for older Google-powered TVs

Gemini is taking over some more Google Assistant tasks

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google will replace Google Assistant's control of WhatsApp and Spotify with Gemini Extensions.

Google could allow Android users to download up to five apps at once

By Cesar Cadenas published

Google is experimenting with Parallel Downloading again with the new early test sporting a few limitations.

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

Microsoft and Google vie for top spot in productivity and business apps on Android.

How to connect AirPods to Android phones and tablets

By Jennifer Allen published

All you need to know about how to connect AirPods to Android, along with the features you miss out on.

Google Podcasts fans are furious about its demise – but YouTube Music fixes are coming

By Mark Wilson published

Google has promised some podcast-friendly fixes for its YouTube Music app, but Google Podcasts fans are still unhappy.

These are the 10 best Android apps of the year – according to Google

By Cesar Cadenas published

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

You can now download the Apple TV app on Android devices via the Google Play Store to stream Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass.