Google is testing app subscriptions directly from the Play Store instead of in-app method
Apps that follow this subscription method will show information such as billing cost, subscription duration, services it offers, etc. on the listing page.
Huawei AppGallery expands worldwide on Huawei and Honor phones starting with the P20
Huawei and Honor phone users looking for a “family-friendly app store specifically designed” for them should look no further. Say hello to the global AppGallery.
More than 700,000 ‘bad’ apps were banned from Google Play last year, up 70 percent
Google Play Protect, machine learning techniques and an overall increased commitment to security made Android’s main app store a more trusted and safer place in 2017 than ever before.
Google Play audiobooks go live in 45 countries, with Google Assistant English support
You don’t need any sort of subscription to purchase individual Google Play audiobooks in 45 countries around the world, and listen to them on Android, iOS or the web.
Google Play changes aim to take Android app security and performance to the next level
Android app security and performance will be a big focus for Google over the next couple of years, as proven by recently announced Play Store policy revisions.
Android Market was still a thing, but it’s no more, as Google pulls the plug on Android 2.1 and lower
It’s more of a formality than anything, as it’s unlikely to impact many users, but for what it’s worth, the Play Store-preceding Android Market is dead.
Google Play comfortably beats App Store in 2015 downloads, but loses in revenue
According to a market research firm, there were twice as many apps downloaded from Google Play than the App Store in 2015, but the latter made more money.
Google Play suspends Podcast Addict; are bans based on 3rd party content going too far?
Today’s Google Play Podcast Addict ban is targeting the app for unwanted “sexually explicit material” – but should we be blaming apps for 3rd party content?
Google dialer picks up call blocking as it and Contacts app (briefly) come to Play Store
You’ll find Google dialer call-blocking support in the app’s latest update, which – along with Contacts – just made its (albeit brief) Play Store debut.
