Google is following Apple's lead by adding new developer fees in the EUIt's charging developers who lead users outside the Play Store as part of the Digital Markets Act. By S. Dent, 03.07.2024
Google changes its Play Store policy to allow more real-money gamesIt'll initially enforce its new rules in India, Mexico and Brazil.By M. Moon, 01.12.2024
Google's multi-state lawsuit settlement will cost it $700 millionIt must also make (minor) changes to how it handles sideloading, expand user-choice billing and more. By S. Dent, 12.19.2023
Spotify reportedly struck a special deal with Google that let it skip Play Store feesThe detail was revealed as part of the Epic v. Google trial currently underway in San FranciscoBy P. Dixit, 11.20.2023
Google tenatively settles with US antitrust probe into Play Store dominanceAttorneys general and consumers from 37 states alleged that Google held an unfair monopoly on Android devices. By S. Fielding, 09.06.2023
Epic and Match antitrust case against Google goes to trial November 6thGoogle's control over Android app distribution is at stake.By J. Fingas, 01.19.2023
Google decouples some Android accessibility features from OS updatesSwitch Access helps users control their phone or tablet with external devices or face gestures.By K. Holt, 01.11.2023
Honda's 2023 Accord Touring will be its first car with Google apps built-inGoogle Assistant, Maps and the Play Store will be within easy reach.By J. Fingas, 12.13.2022
Google’s best app of 2022 is an AI art generator, which sounds about right'Apex Legends Mobile' and BeReal also won recognition.By J. Fingas, 12.01.2022
Google expands its test of Play Store billing alternatives to the USBumble has also joined the pilot.By J. Fingas, 11.10.2022
India fines Google $113 million for abusing the Play Store's dominanceAn antitrust regulator ordered the company to allow Play Store developers to use third-party payment services.By K. Holt, 10.25.2022
Google marks Play Store's 10th birthday with a new logoA matching promo offers extra points for rewards program members.By J. Fingas, 07.25.2022
Google files a lawsuit that could kick Tinder out of the Play StoreIt's counter-suing Match Group over in-app payments. By S. Dent, 07.13.2022
Google offers developers $90 million to settle Play Store billing fightDevelopers feel they were forced into using Google’s in-house payment processor.By D. Cooper, 07.01.2022
Epic asks court to stop Google's removal of Bandcamp from the Play Store (updated)Epic is worried Google will retaliate over in-app payments.By J. Fingas, 04.29.2022
Google begins the rollout of Play Store safety listingsThe tech giant is giving developers until July 20th to declare their apps' privacy information.By M. Moon, 04.26.2022
Google is banning third-party call recording apps from the Play StoreDevelopers can't use the Accessibility API for call recording starting May 11th.By S. Dent, 04.22.2022
Korean authorities tell Google it can't remove apps that link to external paymentsThe country passed a law requiring app stores to accept alternative payment methods last year.By M. Moon, 04.06.2022
Google is removing the Movies & TV section from the Play StoreThey’ll be available from the Google TV app instead.By M. Moon, 03.23.2022
Senate bill targeting Apple and Google in-app payments moves forwardThe Open App Markets Act would also force Apple to allow iOS sideloading if it becomes law.By K. Holt, 02.03.2022