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Google Play at I/O 2024 highlights better security and user app experiences
By Nickolas Diaz published
Better for all Google detailed several new features and tools developers can use for their app on the Play Store.
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Google Play Store adding 'Government' badge to identify official apps
By Brady Snyder published
Safe downloading Google previewed a plan to mark official government apps as such in the Play Store, and now it's rolling out with support for thousands of apps.
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The Google Play Store posted a very confusing Sonic the Hedgehog tribute
By Brady Snyder published
Community Notes to the rescue In a thread about Sonic the Hedgehog on X (formerly Twitter), the official Google Play Store account got literally everything wrong, and was absolutely meme'd in the replies.
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The Google Play Store now makes downloading multiple apps a lot faster
By Jay Bonggolto published
multi-tasking Now you can download two apps simultaneously on the Play Store, instead of waiting forever for each one to finish.
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Play Store 'Cubes' spotted early, teased as the 'one place' for shops and shows
By Nickolas Diaz published
On stop shop Google's "Cubes" feature appeared early on the Play Store via a card that highlights its features.
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Adobe Express app packs Firefly gen-AI and is now widely available on Android
By Brady Snyder published
AI editing Adobe's suite of generative AI features, called Firefly, has a new home in the Adobe Express app on Android.
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Epic wants a judge to open up the Google Play Store for good
By Brady Snyder published
Changes coming? After a surprise victory in Epic v. Google last year, Epic Games' proposed injunction asks the presiding judge to change a few big things about how the Google Play Store operates.
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Google Play Services: What is it, and how does it keep your Android phone safe?
By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
The more you know Google's software and services layer is one of the most important apps on your phone. Find out how it came about, what it does, and how it helps keep Android secure and under Google's control.
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