Google Play Store v52.1 is rolling out with performance changes aimed at smoother app installs across Android phones, watches, TVs, tablets, and car systems, plus AI labels and new game video tools.
Starting June 30, Android users in the US, UK, and EU may beging seeing new ways to pay for apps and subscriptions as Google expands billing options on the Play Store.
Google has announced its integrating Google Play with the Gemini app, enabling app and conten discovery. The company has also revealed Play Shorts, a short-form video feed for browsing apps, and Ask Play, a conversational AI search tool that can help u…
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Google is testing “buy once play anywhere” pricing for games that work on mobile and PC, starting with titles like Brotato: Premium.
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The updates indicate that Google is focused on transforming Google Play into an enhanced gaming hub.
Google has dropped its commission, charging a 20% service fee and an optional 5% to use its billing services. It will also offer a new process for third-party app stores.
Google said it prevented 1.75 million bad apps from going live on Google Play during 2025, a figure that’s down from previous years.