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Google announced on August 28, 2026, that Android apps on Google Play will soon face stricter performance and sign-in rules. The first requirement takes effect in February 2027, and developers will need to meet it by 2027 or risk losing some publishing capabilities in the store. -
Google has begun gradually rolling out an updated mechanism for installing apps from unverified sources on Android. -
A new free-to-play, open-world action-adventure game heavily inspired by Red Dead Redemption has launched in Early Access on Google Play. Dubbed Red Dustlands Online is now available for download. -
Google rolled back Nano Banana image generation in Google Earth less than a day after announcing the integration on July 30, 2026. The feature let users zoom to any point on the map and generate an image from a text prompt, but Google says it is now temporarily disabled while the company works on stronger safeguards. -
Evan Blass has leaked new marketing images of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold ahead of Google's August 12 event, giving the clearest look yet at the company's next foldable and its new Pine green color. The images also show a potentially pricier device, with the Pixel 11 Pro Fold expected to cost up to $100 more than anticipated. -
On July 23, 2026, the European Commission split Google's €890 million fine between two areas: €460 million for Search and €430 million for Google Play. The regulator said the case centers on how Google gave its own services priority in search results and restricted app developers from steering users to other payment options on Google Play. -
The top-down action RPG Drova: Forsaken Kin, often dubbed the "pixel-art Gothic," has officially arrived on mobile devices. Players can download the game for free via Google Play and the App Store, though a one-time purchase of $9 is required to unlock the full experience. -
The popular psychological horror Doki Doki Literature Club was removed from Google Play — the problem is in adult content
The visual novel Doki Doki Literature Club has been removed from Google Play. The reason was the availability of adult content, the developers said. -
Sabotage Studio, with the support of publisher Playdigious, has released the mobile version of its hit RPG Sea of Stars for iOS and Android. The game is now available for purchase on both Google Play and the App Store. -
Fortnite will return to Google Play worldwide on March 19. On the same day, the new Showdown season will begin in the game, giving fans several major reasons to head back to the island. -
Google Play keeps evolving from a simple app store into a full-fledged gaming platform. At the GDC festival, the company announced updates that directly copy mechanics long familiar to Steam users: demos, community forums, and cross-platform purchases. -
On March 10, Unknown Worlds Entertainment, in partnership with Playdigious, launched the mobile version of the hit survival game Subnautica: Below Zero. The game is now available on both Android and iOS devices. -
The global launch of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Mobile is officially here. As of February 23, the free-to-play PvP shooter is available on both Google Play and the App Store. -
The free mobile game My Starter Winter Car: Mechanic, inspired by the simulator My Winter Car, has just launched on Google Play. -
A free strategic card game, Might & Magic Fates, has launched on Android and iOS. The title is available now on Google Play and the App Store, and is planned to arrive on PC at a later date. -
Vice Sniper: Crime Shooting 3D, a new free-to-play first-person shooter, has officially launched on Google Play. The game transports players to a fictional, neon-drenched metropolis heavily inspired by the sun-soaked aesthetic of 1980s Miami. -
Aspiring hunters can now take their expedition on the go with the launch of Way of the Hunter: Wild Europe on Android and iOS. The game follows a "try before you buy" model: it is free to download, with a one-time purchase required to unlock the full range of content. -
Mobile emulation continues to advance. Following experimental projects for PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Switch, Google Play has debuted a tool that once seemed unlikely—the first emulator for the Xbox 360 console. The app, aX360e, is already available for installation as an early beta and can run some titles on Android devices. -
The shark simulator Maneater has officially launched on Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store). While the game is a free download, players will need to purchase the full version to unlock all content. -
The global mobile version of Where Winds Meet has officially started its preload on iOS and Android ahead of its December 12 release. The game can be downloaded on Google Play and the App Store.
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