For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice.

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Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play ...

Google today announced two sets of updates to its Google Play Store for users and developers, respectively. “Google Play is ...

Epic v/s Google case and court's ruling. Epic Games sued Google over its Play Store rules, challenging the mandatory 30% ...

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

James Vincent is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Google has offered to pay out $90 million to small app developers to settle a class-action ...

Google compares the move to an ID check at the airport, and says it's aimed at tackling harmful apps. It launches next year, but you can request early access now. Don't miss out on our latest stories.

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...

Google is bringing a contentious new reform to the way apps are installed on Android devices, set to take effect next year. The tech giant has long been known for offering users the freedom to ...