Google makes first Play Store changes after losing Epic Games antitrust case

Since launching Google Play (née Android Market) in 2008, Google has never made a change to the US store that it didn’t want ...

Google is giving users more options to pay for apps, and hopefully save some money too

Google is changing its long-standing Play Store rules, letting Android developers promote external deals, link to downloads ...

Google finally opens up the Play Store's gates in the US

Google is opening up the Play Store in the US, allowing users to download apps and make payments outside it starting October 29, 2025.

Apple and Google may be forced to change app stores in UK

The investigation into Apple and Google's app stores, browsers and operating systems focused on how prominent their own apps are compared with rivals. "Around 90-100% of UK mobile devices running on ...

Google Play Store AI Review Summaries Reportedly Rolling Out

The post Google Play Store AI Review Summaries Reportedly Rolling Out appeared first on Android Headlines. A woman sitting in ...

Google starts rolling out YouTube-style age checks for Play Store

Google is rolling out Play Store age verification, requiring users to prove they are 18 or older, potentially affecting app downloads.
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TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S.

Apple and Google have restored TikTok to their U.S. app stores after President Trump delayed enforcement of a law that requires the popular video app to divest or face a nationwide ban. The tech ...

Google makes Wear OS Clock app Pixel Watch exclusive as non Pixel users lose Play Store updates

Google is making the Wear OS Clock app exclusive to the Pixel Watch. Non Pixel watches lose Play Store access and updates, ...

Google is also removing apps used to report sightings of ICE agents

Google removed a collection of apps similar to ICEBLock from the Play Store over concerns that they endangered a vulnerable group.