Google Play will finally let devs play by their own rules

So far, Google has prevented developers from directly informing their users about a cheaper or better deal outside the Play ...

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 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.
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Google Play now allows Android apps to use other billing systems in the US

Effective immediately, Android apps distributed through the Play Store are no longer required to use Google Play Billing services, as has been the case for years. This change is effective in the US as ...

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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Android prepares ‘Min Mode’ always-on display upgrade that can show apps

Google is reportedly working on a big upgrade to always-on display functionality in Android that’s called “Min Mode” and ...
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'Keep Android Open' Campaign Pushes Back on Google's Sideloading Restrictions

Free Android app store F-Droid asks users to lobby government regulators to take action. Google says the move is needed to ...