Google spent the last few years locked in a legal grudge match with Epic Games, which claimed that Google’s stewardship of ...

Policy changes forced by Epic Games’ lawsuit leave Google taking a smaller bite of mobile-app transactions than Apple.

Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy ...

Google Play Store will allow developers to use third-party payment systems in select markets from June 30, offering greater ...

Google will allow external payments on the Play Store starting June 30, 2026, in markets including Europe, the US, and the UK ...

Google will cut Play Store fees, allow outside payment options, and roll out new developer programs across major markets ...

As a result of the lawsuit Epic Games filed against Google, Google is making major changes to its Play Store worldwide.

As previewed at I/O 2026, the Gemini app on Android now integrates with the Google Play Store. This new “connected app” lets ...

Google is opening up Play Store payments, giving Android users more ways to pay for apps and subscriptions. Developers can ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Code discovered in a pre-release Play Store build suggests Google may add alerts for apps removed from the marketplace.

The Google Play Store is the most popular place to download Android apps — but it isn't your only option. Here are 5 ...