Republished on March 16th with further reports into dangerous Android apps and the release of new Android protections for millions of users. What a week for Play Store. Google has been busy with its ...

Managing apps across multiple Android phones and tablets can be a frustration, so it might be great to hear that Google appears to be testing a multi-device app sync option on the Play Store. If you ...

Big changes are coming to Android apps, but they’re not the changes Google wanted. The settlement between Google and Epic that aimed to put to rest the companies’ long-running antitrust battle is ...

Later on, Google and Epic worked out a settlement that introduced new billing options for developers alongside a formal program letting registered third-party app stores plug into Google Play. The ...

The Google Play Store is one of the safest and most reliable platforms for downloading apps. It comes pre-installed on most Android devices and offers a vast selection of apps, games, and other ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

There’s an annoying bug with the Google Play Store where the handy “My apps” app shortcut disappears. The issue involves long-pressing the Google Play icon on your homescreen and not seeing the “My ...

Update, Oct. 18, 2024: This story, originally published Oct. 15, now includes a statement from Google. Malicious surveillance application attacks are increasing in what one security company has ...

Google has lost its appeal in the long-running app store antitrust case, which marks another major victory for Epic Games. Google lost the original case in 2023 when a jury found it abused its market ...

Google Play Store updates may soon offer a new option for updating sideloaded apps, increasing user control and convenience. The potential "Update from Play" feature could provide clarity on app ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

Google has mandated apps that create user accounts to also allow for account and data deletion within the app and through the web. The enforcement deadline for app developers is May 31, 2024. Ahead of ...