Google Play is convenient, secure, and works just fine for most people. But there's a whole world of alternative app stores out there—some offer more openness, others put privacy first, and a few are ...

You already use the Play Store on your Android phone or tablet—but it’s not just for browsing and installing apps. It's packed with powerful features that let you ...

The latest Google System Update changelog mentions that the Play Store will surface Play Games profile initialization from different surfaces. A Play Games profile makes it easier to sign into ...

Google’s Play Store is changing — in fact, the entire Android app ecosystem is changing. A year from now, the world’s most popular mobile OS will be more like Apple’s iPhone than ever before. But ...

Android has an app problem, that much is clear. But it’s changing. Last year, Google made clear that low-quality apps would be purged from its store. And that means removing many of the apps most ...

Google has reportedly started rolling out its new age verification requirements for the Play Store. Failure to prove you are 18 or older could lead to disruptions in ...

For most Android phones, the Google Play Store comes pre-installed, but in some cases—especially with devices from China, custom ROMs, or certain tablets—you may need to manually install it. Below are ...

Google says that through 2025, it blocked more than 255,000 Android apps from obtaining excessive access to sensitive user ...