Scared of spending that 99 cents? Google may soon let you try apps before you buy them
Google could soon implement an app trial system that will let users try out premium apps before choosing to buy them.
Chromecast celebrates first birthday with three-month Google Play giveaway
Google is celebrating the occasion by gifting anyone who purchases a Chromecast within the next two months 90 free days of Google's All Access service.
Final Fantasy IV, NBA Jam, and more discounted in Google Play Store
Several games and apps have gone on sale in the Google Play Store. They include Final Fantasy IV, NBA Jam, Runtastic Pro, and more.
Google to stop calling games with in-app purchases ‘free’
Google promised the E.U. to stop calling games with in-app purchases "free" on the Play Store. Apple is working on a new "Ask to buy" feature for iOS 8.
Google Play adds motion tracking, credit card scanning, and dynamic security to apps
Google has started the roll out of Google Play services 5.0 and gave a run down of all the new features and APIs that will be included during Google I/O 2014.
Searches for music on Google will launch your favorite streaming app
Now, when you search for music in Google's app, you'll be directed to several streaming apps, such as Spotify, YouTube, Rdio, and more.
Chromebooks now let you watch Google Play Movies & TV content offline
When it comes to Chromebooks, their offline funtionality is getting better all the time, and they just got another significant upgrade from Google.
Google Play to get gaming leaderboards, friend gifting, and more
Google is looking to ramp up functionality on Google Play, announcing a slew of new features at the GDC including leaderboards and gifting via social media
Magazine reader Issuu joins the Android Army, offers 15 million publications
Issuu is known for its high-quality presentation of magazines and newspapers. Now is the platform going native on mobile. Issuu is making its Android debut.
HBO’s hottest shows are coming to Google Play, but does it really matter?
We ponder whether HBO's announcement this week to offer some of its most popular shows for sale exclusively from Google Play will make torrenters go legit.
Do not use iMessage Chat for Android – it’s not safe [Updated]
The iMessage Chat for Android app, available through Google Play, has serious security flaws, according to security researchers and developers.
Google Play Store in-app purchases jump 700 percent in one year
At this year's Google I/O conference, the technology leader announced that revenue from in-app purchases via its Play Store jumped 7x in one year.
Google discusses the future of Android in its annual fireside chat
The leads of every part of the Android development team sat down to talk with developers in a question and answer session in a Google I/O fireside chat.
How Google Play’s new game services work
Google Play game services will roll out some new features that mobile gamers will love: Cross-platform functionality, social leadboards, and achievements.
Android tablets should finally start getting better apps
It was promised and Google I/O delivered, Android Studio is the company's latest development environment for Android with benefits for users and devs.
Facebook announces new features for ‘Home’ as first update rolls out
At 3pm PST, Facebook Home will get its first update through Facebook for Android. The update fixes some bugs, but new features are said to be on their way.
Despite 2-star rating, Facebook Home breaks 500,000 downloads
Facebook Home has been downloaded over a half a million times in its first ten days, but concerns over privacy settings have led to a 2-star user rating