Why are Android phones showing Google Play system update dated January 2027? What Samsung, Pixel, Vivo and other users need to know

Google Play system updates are showing a January 1, 2027 date on several Android devices, including the Google Pixel 8 Pro, ...

You can now build your own Android apps with AI and install them through Google Play

Google's latest Play updates let you create private Android apps, discover games based on your preferences, and compare apps ...

Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store

Despite its slow progress in coding-focused AI models lately, Google is continuing to push this as a core feature of its ...

Google Play Store is making game discovery less of a hit-or-miss experience

Google is introducing a few new tools to the Play Store that should help you find the games you actually want to play.

Google is making it easier to find the apps you need, even outside the Play Store

Google is trying to make it easier for users to discover new apps with Ask Play upgrades, Play in Gemini, and more Play Store ...

A redesigned Play Store is coming to cars with Google built-in

The Google Play Store is getting a big update for cars with Google built-in. On Tuesday, the company announced that the Play ...
Ars Technica

Following Epic loss, Google has started hosting rival app stores in the Play Store

A new day has dawned in the Play Store, and it’s one that Google tried very hard to avoid. The first third-party app store has arrived in Google Play as a result of the long-running antitrust lawsuit ...

Google Play for your car is getting a fresh look and a bunch of fun new apps

Google is redesigning Google Play for cars with Google built-in, adding new apps like STARZ and Firefox, and letting YouTube ...

Google Play Overhaul Lets Anyone Vibe-Code and Run Private AI Apps

Google Play now lets Android users build and run private vibe-coded apps without a developer account, alongside new AI gaming ...
CNET

Goodbye to Google Play Movies & TV: How to Access Your Past Purchases

Here's where you can find your TV series and movie purchases outside of Google Play Movies & TV. Google Play Movies & TV won’t be available on Android TV devices and the Google Play website for much ...
Android Police

I'm rather impressed with Google's Play Games for Windows beta, but it still needs work

Jon Gilbert is a technology journalist with five years of experience covering mobile technology. He's covered smartwatches, tablets, smartphones, and Android accessories. He's attended CES to explore ...