Google Play developers can now use generative AI to create store listingsUsers can use AI to summarize an App's reviews, too.By S. Buckley, 05.10.2023
Truth Social's inadequate moderation is keeping it off the Google Play StoreGoogle reportedly has concerns over certain content, including physical threats.By K. Holt, 08.30.2022
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
An 'Unpacking' clone topped the App Store charts before it was pulledIndie developers have long struggled with copycat versions of their hit games.By K. Holt, 01.26.2022
Google lets Android apps use third-party payments in South KoreaPlay Store developers will still have to pay Google a fee, however.By J. Fingas, 11.04.2021
Google cuts Play Store fees for subscriptions and music streaming appsApple has also reduced fees in recent months as both companies face antitrust scrutiny.By K. Holt, 10.21.2021
Apple pulls anti-vax social app over misinformation (updated)Google has also demanded the app maker mend its ways.By J. Fingas, 07.31.2021
Google removes popular Android apps that stole Facebook passwordsThey had over 5.8 million downloads from the Play Store.By J. Fingas, 07.04.2021
Pro-Palestinian activists tank Facebook app ratings to protest alleged censorshipApple is reportedly declining to intervene.By J. Fingas, 05.23.2021
Google will freeze auto-renewing Play Store subscriptions in IndiaNew rules have prompted Google to limit choices, at least for now.By J. Fingas, 05.01.2021
Google Play Books update brings audio narration to kids titlesChildren can also tap on words to activate a new dictionary.By S. Shah, 03.02.2021
Google pulls Element's Android chat app over content it doesn't control (updated)The federated app allegedly enabled abuse, but it's only a client.By J. Fingas, 01.30.2021
Google really wants you to game on a Chromebook for some reasonThe company says Chromebook gaming has tripled in recent months, so here are some new things to play.By N. Ingraham, 09.17.2020
Epic Games offers ‘Fortnite’ discounts if you bypass Android and iOS app storesA direct payment option is a workaround for Apple and Google fees.By C. Fisher, 08.13.2020
Peacock’s Android app was missing from Google Play search resultsYou need a direct link to the listing to download the Android app.By C. Fisher, 07.15.2020
Microsoft and Google team up to bring more web apps to the Play StoreWeb apps will support more features on Android.By J. Fingas, 07.11.2020
India has banned TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese appsThe government cited citizen concerns over privacy and data security.By K. Holt, 06.29.2020
Ubisoft sues Apple and Google for selling a 'Rainbow Six: Siege' cloneIt claims Apple and Google have refused to pull the game.By J. Fingas, 05.16.2020
'Fortnite' is finally available through the Google Play StoreEpic felt it had to go to the Play Store to overcome Google's roadblocks.By J. Fingas, 04.21.2020
Google bans apps with deceptive subscription offers from the Play StoreYou shouldn't be tricked into signing up for a service you didn't want.By J. Fingas, 04.16.2020