N ext time you download an app from the Google Play Store, you might be asked to provide proof that you are over 18. Why?

The Google System Updates for April 2023 bring improvements to the Play Store, including making it easier to download apps over cellular data. There’s so much more to an Android smartphone than just ...

Learn about Google Play Store age verification and what to do when you are not able to download apps until you verify your age.

Isn’t it weird that some Android devices ship without the Google Play Store installed? Yes, that is the case, and several Android devices, including the tweaked versions, and non-licensed devices, ...

The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is excellent news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or sometimes even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality ...

Effective immediately, Android apps distributed through the Play Store are no longer required to use Google Play Billing services, as has been the case for years. This change is effective in the US as ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. Android 14 introduces a number of new features for app stores, including an “update ownership” API that lets an app store ...

Recently, a fake app was discovered on the Google Play Store, claiming to be government-owned. It had been downloaded by ...