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Galaxy phones can get newer Google Play system updates again

If you tried to install Google Play system updates on your Galaxy phone late last year, you might recall facing a strange issue. Most Galaxy phones were stuck on the July or older Google Play system update, and trying newer updates led Galaxy phone users to a “ghost” install that didn't change the Play system […]

By Mihai Matei
10 months ago

Wear OS apps for Galaxy Watches set to get better

Wear OS received a major revamp in 2021, and third-party apps are about to get better. Google has announced some new app quality requirements for Wear OS 3 to improve the overall user experience. The company listed a number of watch app requirements. These new Wear OS 3 ground rules will come into effect on […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 years ago

Here’s what’s inside Google Play System’s January 2023 update

Pixel smartphones have already picked up the latest Android security updates. Now, Google has detailed all the changes that it will bring to your devices with the January 2023 Play System updates. The update basically packs under-the-hood improvements to make your devices perform smoother and also brings improvements to Play Protect. The overhaul of the […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 years ago

Here are the best Wear OS, Chromebook, and tablet apps of 2022

Apart from crowning the best Android apps and games for 2022, Google Play has also named the best Wear OS, Chromebook, and tablet apps for 2022. Thanks to the app redesign, which brought one central list with the Add Task button at the top, sorting options, and a favorites list, Todoist won the ‘Best for […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 years ago

Google could soon show advertising apps directly in Play Store search

It is no secret that major tech companies, including Google, rely heavily on advertising to generate a large portion of their revenue. In-app advertising is a norm and is the way for apps to earn their dues. While this was a norm for third-party apps, now Google has also joined the in-app advertising bandwagon. According […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 years ago

You can now directly pay Spotify for music subscription via Android devices

After antitrust allegations against Google in the EU, it announced a first-of-a-kind billing system with Spotify that would allow users to choose an alternative payment method for the music subscription. This billing system was called ‘User Choice Billing' or, in short, UCB. This was not specifically meant for Spotify but for all other Android apps and their […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 years ago

Joker malware found in more apps with over 100K downloads

The infamous Joker malware has been spotted once again in a handful of apps that collectively have over 100,000 installs. This is not the first time that apps with this malware were able to make their way on the Play Store. We reported back in December that an app with the malware was downloaded over […]

By Adnan Farooqui
2 years ago

Samsung giving free $50 Play Store credit to current and future Galaxy Note 3 owners in the US

If you've recently bought the Galaxy Note 3, one of the best smartphones (and the best phablet) out there, or are planning on buying a new one till January 6th, Samsung is giving you free $50 of Play Store credit to spend on the apps, movies, and other content you wanted but didn't want to spend any […]

By Martin R.
11 years ago

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