by dbadmin | Jun 16, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, Material 3 Expressive, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Play Store is getting a taste of Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language with colorful new icons in the search tab. The new icons make search shortcuts more vibrant and easier to tell apart at a glance. The update...
by dbadmin | Jun 13, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Pixel 8 Pro in front of an Android plushie Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority New Google, YouTube, and Android-themed merch is available for Play Points members to spend their points on. The collection includes plushies, shirts, hats, and more. If you’re a...
by dbadmin | Jun 3, 2025 | Features, Good Lock, Google Play Store, Samsung
I used to trust that the Google Play Store would reliably update all my Android apps in the background, but recently I’ve grown more skeptical. Some apps seemingly gain new versions regularly, while others haven’t been updated for ages. This isn’t a case of developers...
by dbadmin | May 29, 2025 | Google Play Store, News
Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google is rolling out a new AI-powered “Ask Play about this app” feature in the Play Store. It allows users to ask questions about apps directly within the store. Users can type custom queries or tap on suggested questions,...
by dbadmin | May 23, 2025 | Google, Google Play, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has expanded protections against regional pricing abuse on the Play Store. Developers can now offer localized pricing and promotion without risking revenue losses from exploitative users. Previously, users would use a...
by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Google Play just raised its pricing limit to just under $5,000. The last big increase was this time last year, going from $400 to $1,000. Only established developers earning $1M a year can qualify for this pricing level. We’d say that a great app is worth its weight...
