The shortcut to the Download manager appears at the top of the Play Store, on the left of the notification icon. It’s a ...

Google is rolling out a new AI-powered “Ask Play about this app” feature in the Play Store. It allows users to ask questions about apps directly within the store. Users can type custom queries or tap ...

As first reported by Stephen Schenck at Android Authority, the Google Play Store app for Android users has revealed some interesting secrets deep within the Android application package, or APK, code ...

Google Play Store for Android tablets has retired the search bar on the main screen. Tablet users must now head to the new Search tab to find apps, which requires an extra click. You can tap the ...

Republished on March 16th with further reports into dangerous Android apps and the release of new Android protections for millions of users. What a week for Play Store. Google has been busy with its ...

Millions of Google Play users could get cash from a $700 million settlement. Find out if you qualify and how payouts work.

While the Google Play Store has thousands of Android applications, that doesn’t mean it has every Android app. There are some lesser-known gems with unique offerings you will not find on the platform.

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 ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...

Google has decided it won’t pay for vulnerabilities discovered within Play Store apps and games. The search giant is essentially shuttering its bug bounty program. Google won’t pay for vulnerabilities ...

Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) has come into force as of December 18th, 2025 in a move aimed at cracking open ...