It has always been a bit of a strange omission; for years, if you wanted to give someone the gift of Google Play credit, you had to physically go to a store and buy a plastic gift card. In a world where everything is digital, it felt like a relic of a bygone era. Well, that is finally changing. … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store is finally adding a digital gift cards feature
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‘Play Games Sidekick’ brings a Gemini coach into your games in a massive Google Play update
For years, Google's gaming efforts have felt a bit fragmented, spread across different apps, platforms, and services. This week, in a massive new announcement, Google has unveiled a suite of updates to the Play Store that aims to finally create a truly unified gaming experience; complete with a new … [Read more...] about ‘Play Games Sidekick’ brings a Gemini coach into your games in a massive Google Play update
Google can now auto-disable permissions from risky Android apps
Google Play Protect is getting even more powerful, with new features designed to keep your Android device safe from malware and scams. One major update is the ability to automatically disable an app's permissions if it's deemed potentially harmful. This means that even if a malicious app manages to … [Read more...] about Google can now auto-disable permissions from risky Android apps
Epic’s lawsuit victory forces open the Google Play Store: What it means for you
In a landmark ruling, Judge James Donato has declared Google's tight grip on the Play Store an illegal monopoly, forcing them to usher in an era of unprecedented openness and competition. This verdict, as reported by The Verge, is the culmination of the Epic v. Google lawsuit, and could redefine how … [Read more...] about Epic’s lawsuit victory forces open the Google Play Store: What it means for you
See how apps look and feel on each of your devices with this upcoming Play Store update
If you've ever questioned how an app might appear or operate on your specific device before downloading it, this upcoming Google Play Store update is going to be your new best friend. Google has been consistently working hard over the past several years to enhance both device compatibility for apps … [Read more...] about See how apps look and feel on each of your devices with this upcoming Play Store update
It’s official: Movies & TV shows have been purged from the Google Play Store
Back in May, we received word that Google had plans to give movies and TV shows found on the Play Store a similar treatment that music had undergone years prior. Instead of being featured or even housed in the store itself, songs, albums, and artists were removed in favor of being stored in the … [Read more...] about It’s official: Movies & TV shows have been purged from the Google Play Store
Google Play celebrates its 10th birthday with a new look
Earlier this month, a slightly different Google Play icon was spotted in the wild, prompting several other outlets and us to report this as a "may be coming soon" update. The new logo, which was showing up in GPay and Google Pay with a more material-looking icon that flattens the colors and removes … [Read more...] about Google Play celebrates its 10th birthday with a new look
Google allows alternative to Google Play billing in EU
The recent passage of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a piece of antitrust legislation in the EU aimed at reigning in the power of tech giants and leveling up the field so that startups can compete, is forcing some very important changes in the way that Google and the Google Play Store do business in … [Read more...] about Google allows alternative to Google Play billing in EU
