by dbadmin | Nov 7, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR Play Store reviews can be a useful resource for learning about apps, but they lack a search tool. You can currently filter reviews by score, date, or even specific topics, but you can’t add new topics yourself. It’s not yet functional, but some new code strings...
by dbadmin | Nov 5, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store now offers digital gift cards for various brands, including Disney, Starbucks, Adidas, and more. These gift cards can be purchased directly from the Play Store and shared via email or phone. The...
by dbadmin | Oct 31, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR AI-generated app review summaries are appearing on the Play Store. Google’s been working on this functionality for some time; we first saw signs it was coming last year. These summaries seem to be rolling out generally, but are not universally available yet....
by dbadmin | Oct 30, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is opening up the Play Store in the US, allowing users to download apps and make payments outside it starting October 29, 2025. Developers can now link to external app stores or payment options and offer cheaper...
by dbadmin | Oct 29, 2025 | Android, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Alternative app repository F-Droid has once again fired shots at Google for its new developer verification rules that threaten to kill sideloading on Android devices. The platform calls Google’s assurances about...
by dbadmin | Oct 28, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has reportedly started rolling out its new age verification requirements for the Play Store. Failure to prove you are 18 or older could lead to disruptions in app downloads. You can verify your age for the Play...
