Fewer bad actors are targeting Google Play with malicious apps, the company says, a shift that the tech giant credits with its increased investments in proactive security systems and AI technology.

Google is preparing to turn Pixel’s Now Playing feature into a standalone app distributed via the Play Store. Our findings suggest the app won’t be installable on all Android devices, pointing to ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Sora continues to dominate, with early estimates saying the Android app was downloaded nearly half a million times in one day. Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including ...

The Google Play Store now sells digital gift cards. Cards are available for dozens of retailers. You can send the gift card through email or text. The next time you need to shop for a gift card for ...

Google is rolling out an age verification system on the Play Store that requires users to prove they are 18 or older before downloading certain apps. While it’s ...

Following Apple's removal of ICEBlock from the App Store, an app used to report on the activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, 404 Media reports that Google is also removing similar ...

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 ...

For most Android phones, the Google Play Store comes pre-installed, but in some cases—especially with devices from China, custom ROMs, or certain tablets—you may need to manually install it. Below are ...