by dbadmin | Jan 22, 2026 | Google Play Store, Material 3 Expressive, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Some new Material 3 Expressive animations in the Google Play Store are rolling out now. The shape of the download progress ring around the app icons is changing, as is the loading icon when switching pages. This looks...
by dbadmin | Jan 19, 2026 | Android apps, Authority Insights, Google, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR Last year, Google announced that developers would have to register even when users are only sideloading their apps. Eventually, Google backed down and offered to give advanced users an option for manual installs from unknown sources. Ahead of that rolling out,...
by dbadmin | Jan 17, 2026 | Features, Google, Google Play Store
At the end of 2025, Google announced several changes aimed at improving how users find and install apps on Android. These changes included cracking down on unsigned apps from developers using alternative app stores and highlighting apps on the Play Store for regular...
by dbadmin | Jan 16, 2026 | Android apps, Authority Insights, Google, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR Last year, Google announced that developers would have to register even when users are only sideloading their apps. Eventually Google backed down, and offered to give advanced users an option for manual installs from unknown sources. Ahead of that rolling out,...
by dbadmin | Jan 7, 2026 | Android Games, Authority Insights, Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Joe Hindy / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store is working on a “Try before you buy” feature that allows users to play premium games for a set duration at no cost. Users can purchase the full game experience once their trial ends, and their progress will...
by dbadmin | Jan 7, 2026 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play users in the US are now receiving official settlement emails tied to a major antitrust case against Google. The notice explain that eligible users who bought apps or made in-app purchases from the Play...
