by dbadmin | Aug 28, 2025 | Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Play Store Downloads list now separates restored apps into a “From previous device” section during the setup process. The change was spotted by a tipster while restoring apps on a Pixel 10 Pro XL. It’s a small tweak that...
by dbadmin | Aug 27, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is starting to roll out an auto-open toggle for when you download apps. When enabled, the app you’re downloading will open automatically. You will receive a notification with a five-second countdown before the app...
by dbadmin | Aug 27, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Play Store is preparing a redesigned account switcher. A prominent “Switch account” row appears below a greeting and your profile picture. The feature is enabled by flags in v46.8.29-31, mirroring recent rollouts in...
by dbadmin | Aug 26, 2025 | Emulator, Gaming, Google Play Store, News
Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority Google will soon block the sideloading of apps from unregistered developers. Many emulator devs want to remain anonymous to avoid legal liability. This may mean popular PS2, Switch, and PS3 emulators will no longer be...
by dbadmin | Aug 26, 2025 | Features, Google Play Store
Credit: Karandeep Singh / Android Authority Google’s Play Store has a serious problem, and it’s something that’s a big source of frustration for me. While many apps on the Play Store offer subscriptions, I find it nearly impossible to figure out the exact price before...
by dbadmin | Aug 26, 2025 | Google, Google Play Store, Google Wear OS, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority The Google Play Store will now show warnings on Wear OS watch face listings that may drain battery life. Watch faces with heavy animations, dynamic data, or constant phone interaction are the likely culprits. The update is...
