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A jury decided Google's Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriers

The maker of Fortnite sued three years ago, alleging that Google abused its power to shield its Play Store from competition in order to protect a gold mine that makes billions of dollars annually.

This Google Play Points promo lets you save 40% on Pixel devices

This Google Play Points promo lets you save 40% on Pixel devices

Google is capping off the year with a Play Points promotion that lets you save 40% on the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Tablet.

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Spotify worked out a sweet deal with Google to avoid Play Store fees

Spotify worked out a sweet deal with Google to avoid Play Store fees

Spotify's sweet deal with Google has been exposed in the ongoing Epic v. Google trial, revealing an agreement that's way too generous.

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The Google Play Store could bring AI-generated FAQs for apps

Code found within the latest version of the Google Play Store shows signs of new AI-powered FAQs.

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Nothing Chats pulled from Play Store amidst privacy blunder

Following a turbulent week of surprises, it's been discovered that Nothing Chats isn't as great of a solution as it seemed.

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Google's Play Store 'Cubes' appears to be a hub for app content

Google is seemingly working on a new "Cubes" app, which will help promote Play Store content discovery.

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Google Play Store is making a big upgrade to fight malware — what you need to know

Google has issued a new testing mandate for new personal developer accounts looking to release their apps on the Play Store.

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Google offered Netflix a unique deal to stick with Play Store billing

Google offered Netflix a unique deal to stick with Play Store billing

Court documents during Google vs Epic show the former once offered a deal to Netflix so it would use Play Store billing only.

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Uninstalling Android apps on other devices is about to become a lot easier

Uninstalling Android apps on other devices is about to become a lot easier

Need to clear out some storage space or remove an app from your phone, tablet, watch, and Chromebook at once? It's about to become a lot easier.

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Play Store adds new badge to signal which Android VPN apps pass a security audit

Play Store adds new badge to signal which Android VPN apps pass a security audit

The new badge highlights which apps have been tested against a baseline of security criteria that Google developed alongside other cybersecurity partners.

Google settles with Match, but Epic still intends to go to trial

Google settles with Match, but Epic still intends to go to trial

Google has concluded its antitrust lawsuit with Match, but Epic Games remains adamant about proceeding with its case.

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Health Connect's Android 14 migration breaks data sync with other apps

Health Connect's Android 14 migration breaks data sync with other apps

Pixel users in Android 14 Beta 5.1 encounter problems with Health Connect's OS migration.

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These malicious Android apps are seriously bad news for your phone - here's why

These malicious Android apps are seriously bad news for your phone - here's why

McAfee uncovers Android apps on the Google Play Store that drain battery with fraudulent ads running in the background.

Here’s why the Google Play Store is a malware infected hellscape

Here’s why the Google Play Store is a malware infected hellscape

Hackers are abusing the Google Play Store to their benefit — here's how.

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Elon Musk's X branding is spreading to Twitter for Android

Twitter's beta version on Android has adopted the abrupt X branding that initially rolled out on the web.

Google Android tablets finally get a Play Store designed for big screens

The changes coming to the Play Store include a split-screen mode, video banner for games, and a stricter listing policy.

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Google Play Store test lets users preview apps based on device

Google begins testing device-specific chips for app detail pages which offer previews and information based on the device.

Android spyware with over 1.5 million downloads sends your data to China — delete these apps right now

Two file management apps on the Google Play Store have been discovered to be spyware that quietly sends user data to servers in China.

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Google is reportedly rolling out blue hue for its Play Store

Google Play Store's iconic Green scheme next to the Dynamic color scheme is now seen in blue.

How to unsubscribe from subscriptions through the Google Play Store on your Android phone

Subscription creep is a real issue, and using the Google Play Store is a quick and easy way to manage and cancel subscriptions on your Android phone.

Meta teases Twitter alternative and we're ready to pull these Threads

Meta's new app, Threads, is a direct Twitter alternative that just popped up on the Google Play Store - albeit very briefly.

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Facebook to circumvent Google Play Store, allow app downloads from ads

The recently passed Digital Markets Act in the EU has opened a new opportunity for Meta to turn Facebook into an alternative app marketplace.

Researchers claim malware is rife on the Google Play Store

Millions are using Android apps infected with malware designed to steal sensitive data.

Google bans hugely popular Android apps - full list you must now delete exposed

Google has blocked a number of Android apps from its Play Store now it's vital users check their devices and delete them without delay.

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Google Play: Everything you need to know

You know what the Google Play Store is, but do you know what Play Services and Protect do? What about Play Pass vs. Play Games? And remember Play Music and Play Edition phones?

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