Google Play is getting a Gemini-powered AI Sidekick to help you in games

The revamped Google Play Games is a key part of this update. Gamer profiles will now have a public face, allowing you to interact with other players if you choose. Play Games will track your activity ...

Google makes first Play Store changes after losing Epic Games antitrust case

Since launching Google Play (née Android Market) in 2008, Google has never made a change to the US store that it didn’t want ...

You might need your ID the next time you want to download an app from Google Play

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?
CNET

Google Play Points Could Help You Save Money. Here's How

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

Google Play users are starting to see age verification checks - here's how it works

ZDNET's key takeaways Age verification is rolling out in the Google Play Store.Users will have several methods to prove their age.Access to apps is limited until they verify their age. Several months ...

Epic Games Victory Forces Google To Make First Major Change To Play Store

Google will not prohibit a developer from communicating with users about the availability or pricing of an app outside the ...
Make Tech Easier

Google Play Store Age Verification Makes Downloading Apps More Complicated

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

How to get a Google Play Store refund

Sometimes, you may go overboard downloading apps and games on your new Android tablet and make an accidental purchase. You'll want a refund if you buy something you regret. Requesting a refund on the ...
Android Police

Two Years Later, Google Play Support Docs Acknowledge 48-Hour Refund Window

David is the former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police and now the EIC of Esper.io. He's been an Android user since the early days - his first smartphone was a Google Nexus One! David graduated from ...

Google rolls out October 2025 update: 5 major changes coming to your Android device

Google's October 2025 Android update brings meaningful upgrades to security, Wallet convenience, Play Store personalisation, ...
SlashGear

These Chromebooks Now Fully Support Google Play Store

The speculation around Google's unified operating system for Android and Chrome OS have mostly died down again, just as the fervor around Android apps on Chrome has similarly lost steam. That doesn't ...
Android Authority

Another batch of Chromebooks now have Google Play support

Google has added a further 16 Chromebooks to its list of devices with Google Play support. Chromebooks from Dell, ASUS, Samsung, Lenovo, HP and Acer are on the list, bringing the total up to just shy ...