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...
by dbadmin | Sep 23, 2025 | Google, Google Play Games, Google Play Store, News
TL;DR Play Games is enhancing gamer profiles with new tools including an AI avatar generator. The first Play Games Leagues will offer gamers a chance to compete in organized events for rewards and clout. Play Games Sidekick will use Gemini’s AI power to offer gaming...
by dbadmin | Sep 18, 2025 | Google Gemini, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Play Store is rolling out an AI-powered app explorer in the US. It suggests categories like “Boost productivity” or “Protect my privacy” directly in the search tab. Selecting one opens an “Organized with AI”...
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...
