Vulnerable apps on Google Play put millions of users at risk of an attack
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that hundreds of apps on the Google Play Store are vulnerable to malware.
Amazon’s FreeTime subscription service for kids debuts on Google Play
Amazon FreeTime, which offers a curated selection of books, videos, games, and apps handpicked for children, is making its way to Google Play.
Instant Apps for Android looks like it’s coming soon for most users
Google's Instant Apps feature looks like it could be rolled out more widely soon, giving owners of Android devices a smoother app experience.
Google packs Gboard full of more useful features with latest update
Google is pushing out an update to Gboard on Android that brings a variety of improvements, mostly targeting one-handed mode and text editing.
Playback issues frustrate some Google Play Music users
Users on the Google's help forum are reporting issues with playback in Google Play Music, mostly centering around songs that randomly stop.
Mysterious Google Carrier Services app lands on Google Play, but what does it do?
Google has published a mysterious new app on the Google Play Store called Carrier Services -- but what exactly does it do?
Google Play celebrates anniversary with lists of its most popular apps
To celebrate Google Play's fifth birthday, the company has posted its all-time top five most-popular games, apps, music, movies, and books.
In 2016, there were three times as many mobile malware installations than 2015
It looks like mobile malware is on the rise. According to a recent report, 2016 saw a threefold increase in mobile malware installations.
Google Play Music 7.4 brings smaller app size and musical alarms
Google has updated Google Play Music, bringing a range of features -- including code that hints at musical alarms in Clock.
Google may soon delete millions of apps from the Play Store
It looks like Google wants to clean up the Play Store a little. The company may soon delete apps that don't have a privacy policy.
Fake Android Instagram apps have been stealing login credentials from users
Security researchers have discovered a series of fake Instagram apps on the Google Play Store that aim to steal your username and password.
Unsure if your Android phone is certified or not? Google Play Store will now tell you
Google has long struggled with manufacturers who don't go through the usual channels to use Android -- but now it seems to be cracking down.
Samsung's Focus app wants to be your all-in-one productivity machine
Samsung announced Focus, the company's latest app that stands as an all-in-one productivity app. It is available as a free download for Android.
Google undergoes yet another rebrand, this time with Google Play and Android
Google Play for Work has now been rebranded as Google Play, whereas Android for Work is now just Android.
Google cut down app update sizes by 65 percent — but there is a catch
Google managed to find a way to cut app update sizes by 65 percent -- but the new update method is much harder for a phone to process.
Google Play launches 4K Ultra HD content with 125 movies in U.S., Canada
Google has finally brought 4K Ultra HD content to Google Play, kicking off with 125 movies available in the U.S. and Canada.
Google unveils 'Best of 2016' Google Play winners
Google's giving presents a little early this year -- the company announced the best apps, books, movies, and shows of 2016 on Google Play.
Become a part of the OnePlus Community thanks to the newly downloadable app
Want to be a part of the OnePlus Community? Turns out you don't have to have a OnePlus device -- the OnePlus Community app is available on Google Play.
Android developers can now discount Play Store subscriptions for new users
Google has rolled out a new developer tool that lets Android developers temporarily discount subscription pricing on the Play Store app market.
Here are some spooky playlists for your Halloween party
You don't need a stack of records, a DJ, or even an iPod to party with some Halloween tunes. All you need is a device with one of these apps installed.
Tired of Google Play? Check out these alternative Android app stores
If you are hunting for more sources to download Android apps and games, then you’ll find a bumper batch in here. These are alternatives to the Play Store.
You'll soon be able to queue Google Play downloads for when you have Wi-Fi access
Google Play is working on ways to help you save mobile data and its latest attempt is a feature that lets you queue downloads for when you have Wi-Fi.
‘The Bohemian Rhapsody Experience takes Freddie Mercury’s wild imagination into VR
The band teamed up with Google and a VR studio to produce an version of the iconic song that is said to be a look into Freddie Mercury's wild imagination.
Google’s Indie Games Festival reveals Android app finalists
Google announced a 30-game lineup for its first-ever Indie Games Festival, a free, Android-focused event that kicks off in San Francisco next month.
Report: Sony phones crash least often, Nexus phones are updated fastest
According to a recent report from Apteligent, Google Nexus devices have the best overall user experience when it comes to Android phones.
Google just hammered another nail in the coffin of Google+
Google has hammered another nail in the coffin of Google+ -- making it possible to now leave reviews on Google Play without the need for a Google+ account.
Hands on: Android apps for Chromebook
Google Play and Android apps are now available on some Chromebooks, but is the experience any good? We decided to find out, and mostly liked what we saw.
Two more Chromebooks have Google Play support thanks to an update in the developer channel
As promised, Google has unleashed an update in the developer channel enabling Google Play apps to run on the Chromebook Pixel 2015 and Acer Chromebook R11.
With Android apps coming, Asus' affordable new Chromebook bulks up on storage
A new Asus Chromebook offers 64GB of storage at a low price tag: $300. 32 or even 16GB of storage was standard, but Android apps mean that's not enough.
Google brings Android apps to Chrome OS, starting with the Asus Flip Chromebook
Asus Flip owners finally have access to Google Play and Android apps. This means all sorts of things, like Skype video calls, are now possible in Chrome OS.
Houzz takes the crown as the Best App at the Google Play Awards
Google live-streamed the first-ever Google Play Awards yesterday at Google I/O. The company picked 10 winners across varying categories.
Google Play devs getting better pre-launch reports, so they can fix bugs early
Google is updating Google Play services for developers, offering better beta tests and pre-launch reports, as well as a slew of other new features.
These 11 Google Play apps are stealing your hard-earned cash
Be very careful which payment apps you download from Google Play -- a total of 11 apps were recently found on Google Play to be part of a phishing scam.
Ads begone! Here’s how the Google Play Store will save you from in-app ads
Wish you knew if an app had ads before downloading it? Well, now you can, thanks to these new labels that Google is using on the Google Play Store.