by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | Google, Google Play, News
TL;DR Google Play Books is turning 15 this weekend following its inception in 2010 and rebrand in 2012. To celebrate, Google is giving away 15x Play Points on Play Books purchases through December 7. That’s a reward of 15 points per dollar spent for every Play Points...
by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | Android apps, Android Games, Google, Google Play, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced the best Play Store apps and games of 2025. The best overall app was Focus Friend while Pokemon TCG Pocket was chosen as the best overall game. Other winners include Instagram’s Edits app, Disco...
by dbadmin | Oct 3, 2025 | Google, Google Play, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR The Play Store now allows users to buy and send store credit. Gift cards are available from a wide range of retailers, including unexpected options like Bass Pro Shops and Delta Airlines. Credit is delivered via email or text message. You’re now able to buy and...
by dbadmin | Sep 15, 2025 | Google Play, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR Google is making support for its Themed Icons feature mandatory by automatically generating themed icons for apps that don’t already provide one. This change addresses inconsistent home screens, as many developers currently opt out of providing a themed icon for...
by dbadmin | Aug 25, 2025 | Google, Google Play, Google Play Store, News
Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their accountability for their apps. Rolling out in phases from September...
by dbadmin | Jul 8, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Play, Google Play Services, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Google could soon extend Play Protect to scan PWAs and WebAPKs during installation. This new feature could protect users from malicious PWAs used for phishing and data theft. Google has been silently protecting most Android...
