Google Play star ratings are broken — here are the 8 signals I trust instead

Generic iconography is the first red flag. If the icon looks thrown together in minutes, it signals a lack of real investment ...

Google is about to open its wallet for Play Store users

Users should have been active on the Google Play Store from August 16, 2016, to September 30, 2023. If this is the case, ...

The Google Play Store may let you try paid games before buying

The Android platform offers a ton of exciting games via the Google Play Store. Users have access to a vast catalog of games, ...
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Google takes Epic fight to the Supreme Court over Play Store ruling

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...
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Google Play Store now wants proof you’re 18 or older

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...
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Google Play Store could soon let you search through user-submitted reviews

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Nobody told me about these 4 Google Play features — now they're non-negotiable

I’m not an app addict, but even if I were one, I wouldn’t open the Google Play Store every day to try new apps. I no longer ...
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The Play Store just quietly became a digital gift card marketplace for major retailers

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...