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...
by dbadmin | Jun 30, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Play, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google Play Store could soon receive a new download progress notification, allowing users to easily keep track of app downloads. We first spotted the notification in a teardown earlier this year, but Google has since...
by dbadmin | Jun 16, 2025 | Google Play, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is replacing the Play Store’s one-tap buy button with a new “Slide to buy” gesture. The update aims to reduce accidental purchases by requiring a more deliberate action. The change is rolling out with version...
