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Latest Play Store news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Play Store, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Play Store will auto-archive unused apps on your Galaxy phone
With the microSD card slot breathing its last on smartphones, storage space constraints have become a big deal for many smartphone users. While brands offer extra storage space options on their smartphones, users have to pay the price for it. Well, to tackle this issue (to some extent), the Google Play Store will now auto-archive […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 6 months ago
Google is making sure Android apps let you delete your data
In an official blog post, Google has implemented another measure toward Data Safety on the Play Store. Google announced that the app developers on the Play Store have to provide a data deletion option to the users to allow them to delete their accounts and data. This account and data deletion option should be available […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 6 months ago
Accessing Android apps from your phone to your Galaxy Chromebook will soon be possible
Back at CES 2022, Google detailed its plans to reveal the feature that will help users access any chat app on their Android phone using a Chromebook. As per new reports, the feature might be heading towards its release because Google has started rolling out the ‘Cross-Device Services' feature to the Play Store for Chromebooks. […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 6 months ago
Google Play Store working on a new app sync feature
If you have multiple Android devices, such as smartphones or tablets, then managing apps on each device can be a frustrating task. Google is now working on a new multi-device app sync feature for the Play Store. Users will be able to keep track of all the installed apps across all of their Android devices. […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 6 months ago
You can now play Minecraft on your Galaxy Chromebook
Minecraft is an extremely popular game and is available across multiple platforms. It is now finally making its way to Chromebooks from Samsung and other brands. Mojang Studios, the developers and publishers of the game, announced an early access version of Minecraft for Chromebooks, available only to select users. The early access version of Minecraft: Bedrock […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 6 months ago
February 2023 Google Play System Update tweaks Nearby Share
As we have entered a new month, Google is back with another Play System Update. The Google Play System Update ensure that Android devices (including Samsung's Galaxy lineup) are updated with new features and tweaks every month, so they do not require a separate update from the smartphone maker. They bring improvements to the Play […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Android 14’s tight security to block you from downloading outdated apps
With every passing year, Google enhances the security of Android to safeguard users' privacy and data. Well, it seems like Android 14 will bring a great security feature that will stop you from downloading outdated apps on your phone. Apparently, Android 14 will block the installation of apps meant for outdated Android versions. For years, Android […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Beware of this Android malware that steals banking credentials from your phone
Update: A Google spokesperson has reached out with the following comment: “Google Play Protect checks Android devices with Google Play Services for potentially harmful apps from other sources. Users are protected by Google Play Protect, which blocks these identified malicious apps on Android devices.” Experts at Group-IB, ThreatFabric, and Cyble have found a new Android […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 9 months ago
Google Play gets Purchase Requests for family payment method
Google Play is the primary place for Android users to get apps and games. It features a plethora of free and premium apps to choose from. When you get your kids their own phone or tablet, they might want to purchase the games available on the Google Play Store. To avoid overspending or purchasing of […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 9 months ago
Google Keep gets richer notes feed on Samsung Galaxy Watches
If you own a Wear OS 3-powered Samsung Galaxy Watch or any other Wear OS 3 smartwatch, then you are in for a treat. Google is rolling out updated notes feed for the Google Keep app. Recently, Google Keep picked up three new tiles for sunset, sunrise, and favorite contacts. Also, the Material You makeover […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 10 months ago
The Google Play Store will soon pick up two cool features
There are a bunch of cool new features that Google is readying for the Play Store. This includes a feature to allow users to archive unused Android apps to save storage, and also show the download progress on a floating bubble. Folks at 9To5Google forcefully enabled the upcoming “Show install progress bubble” toggle in the […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 10 months ago
Google could soon show advertising apps directly in Play Store search
It is no secret that major tech companies, including Google, rely heavily on advertising to generate a large portion of their revenue. In-app advertising is a norm and is the way for apps to earn their dues. While this was a norm for third-party apps, now Google has also joined the in-app advertising bandwagon. According […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 11 months ago
Google Play System update for November 2022 brings Parental Control & Google Wallet improvements
Google has revealed the list of new changes that will be a part of the Play System update for November 2022 for Android devices. As per the changelog, the latest update will include general improvements to the Google Play Store's security and enhancements for parental controls and Wallet. Major Android firmware updates are pushed annually […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 11 months ago
India fines Google for imposing unfair conditions on Android manufacturers
India is the latest country to hit Google with a multimillion-dollar fine for imposing unfair conditions on Android smartphone manufacturers, including Samsung. CCI (Competition Commission of India) has fined Google an equivalent of approximately $162 million for giving an edge to its Android apps using restrictive terms. The fine has been imposed because of Google's […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 11 months ago
Latest update brings some good Play Store & Play Protect-related features
The latest Google Play System update is bringing new Play Store and Play Protect features to Android smartphones near you. According to Google's official support documentation, among other multiple features, the Play Store will now help you make better decisions on installing the apps that you love. Moreover, the update also brings improved and more […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 1 year ago