… The changes only really kick in when you try to install apps outside the Play Store . Later this year, Android will start checking whether an app is registered to a verified developer. …
… The changes don't appear tied to a Play Store release, indicating Google may be pushing it widely through a server-side update. Most Android Auto media apps should automatically use the new UI the next time you fire up Android Auto in your car. …
… Sonos' Android app now supports Android media playback controls It's finally here Pretty much every popular playback app in the Android ecosystem has playback controls in the notification shade and lockscreen. …
… By Anna Washenko May 19, 2026 1:45 pm EST This year's Google I/O has introduced a pile of updates for the Google Play storefront. Most of the new features are developer-focused as usual, but there are a couple standout changes to the way that regular Android users will interact with the store. …
… And while this new feature might make it easier to create an app, if you want to publish your app on Google Play, it will need to meet Google’s rules. “App quality continues to be a top priority to Google Play and we will not be changing any of our review processes and standards,” spokesperson Mia … …
Fortnite for Android returns to the Play Store ‘everywhere’ later this week Ben Schoon | Mar 17 2026 - 1:55 pm PT | Mar 17 2026 - 1:55 pm PT Following a near six-year hiatus , Fortnite for Android is officially returning to the Google Play Store later this week following the conclusion of the long-… …
… The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”: Adaptive Connectivity Services : Search the “All apps” list in Settings and open App info for the version number Android System Intelligence : App info Android System Key Verifier : App info Android System SafetyCore : App info Android Sy… …
Today, Android Auto was changed to Gemini from Google Assistant. I use a Pixel 10. I asked to play a song on Spotify and said: I can't actually play music directly, but I can certainly find some information about the son…
Android has long positioned itself as the open alternative to Apple's closed ecosystem. Many people chose Android for this openness and freedom to customize and alter your software. This is again under serious threat. Go…
I don't really know how to do this. I'm a Spanish solo dev and solo writer, and a long time ago I created an Android app for personal use, called Mind Focus, that has helped me work more focused and take back my attentio…
Hi Reddit, We just wrapped up The Android Show | I/O Edition, and a core theme of the show was how we’re making your phone more helpful so that you can spend less time looking at it and more time living your life. To mak…
Guess what, in the last post I totally forgot it's Dawarich's second birthday! Ah yes: Dawarich is your favorite FOSS selfhostable alternative to Google Timeline. Now with an actual proper timeline! Github: https://githu…
… Although the RG Vita Pro ships with Android 14, it doesn't come with Google Play Services installed. This should be obvious when you boot into Android as you won't find any Google app. …
… Start your verification today Today, we’re starting to roll out Android developer verification to all developers in both the new Android Developer Console and Play Console. This allows you to complete your verification and register your apps before user-facing changes begin later this year. …
… Play Store updates bring small but useful changes Another minor change, as spotted by Android Authority , is the Wear OS Play Store showing animated placeholders while the Browse page loads. This is rolling out as part of Play Store's v50.6 update. …
