by dbadmin | Oct 3, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR Red Dot, an app meant to alert users to ICE activity in their area, has been removed from the Play Store. Google tells Android Authority that the removal was in line with Play Store policy. Red Dot has not responded to our request for comment. The Trump...
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 30, 2025 | Google, Google Play Games, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store is getting updated with a new “You” tab. The tab brings an organized feed of your progress and achievements from different games and apps. With this update, Google is also expanding semantic search...
by dbadmin | Sep 29, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR F-Droid has warned that Google’s new developer verification rules could effectively kill alternative Android app stores. The platform says that Google’s rules are monopolistic and harmful to competition as well as user...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Play Store can now handle up to six app downloads or updates at a time. Previously, the Play Store only supported three simultaneous downloads or updates. In the past, if you downloaded or updated multiple...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR Google has announced improved ways to find apps in the Play Store, including new “spaces” and a Guided Search tool. Spaces will highlight curated, seasonal content and offer samples from apps like HBO Max and Peacock. Guided Search aims to make searching for an...
