Google's New Play Store Feature Will Make Apps Faster to Install
App install optimization uses crowdsourced data to speed up app installs and launch times.
Google Removes FlixOnline From the Play Store for Being Malware
FlixOnline lured users in with promises of a free Netflix subscription.
Google to Start Limiting Android Apps From Seeing What Other Apps You Have Installed
The changes will come into effect from May and will be applicable for both new and existing apps.
Reading Children’s Books Gets Easier on Google Play Books
You can now read, listen, and get definitions for words in the Google Play Books app on your phone.
The 5 Best Game Launchers for Android
Love playing games on Android? Here are the best apps for downloading, managing, and streaming games on your phone.
Samsung Game Launcher vs. Google Play Games: Which Should You Use?
Samsung phones come with the Game Launcher app alongside Google Play Games. But which should you be using?
Report: 2020 Was an Astonishingly Great Year for the App Store
With people stuck home for most of the year, many turned to apps for work and play.
How to Fix "Check Your Connection and Try Again" in Google Play Store
If you can't connect to the Google Play Store even though you're sure there aren't any problems with your network, try these unusual fixes.
Minecraft Fleeceware Scams Millions of Google Play Users
If you have downloaded any of these third-party Minecraft apps, you may have been affected.
Google Is Experimenting With Head-to-Head App Comparisons
You can use the new tool to see which app meets your needs better.
What Is Google Play Services?
What is Google Play Services? We explain what Google Play Services does, whether you need it, and more.
Microsoft Releases Its Defender Antivirus App for Android
While not everyone can use Windows Defender on Android, it's a sign of things to come.
What Is Joker Malware? How to Protect Yourself From This Threat
The Joker malware hides in smartphone apps. Noticed strange new subscriptions and purchases? Here's how spot Joker malware.
What Is Google Play Pass? The 8 Best Play Pass Apps and Games
Is Google Play Pass worth your money? Here's how Play Pass works, plus some of the best games and apps on offer.
You Can Now Download Fortnite From the Google Play Store
After 18 months of offering Fortnite on Android directly from its website, Epic Games has made it available on Google Play too.
Entertain Bored Children With Google Play's Kids Tab
In an effort to help entertain bored children stuck at home, Google has launched a dedicated Kids tab in Google Play.
You Can Now Enable Dark Mode on Google Play
The Google Play Store app now has its own dark mode, and it's available on all but the oldest Android handsets.
How Android Accessibility Services Can Be Used to Hack Your Phone
Various security vulnerabilities have been found in Android's Accessibility suite. But what is this software even used for?
The Best Google Play Apps of 2019
Google has announced the best of Google Play for 2019. This brings you the best apps, games, movies, TV shows, and books of 2019.
5 Simple Fixes for Common Google Play Store Problems
Is the Google Play Store not loading or is it not downloading apps? You can reinstall the Store or try these other fixes.