Google Play is convenient, secure, and works just fine for most people. But there's a whole world of alternative app stores out there—some offer more openness, others put privacy first, and a few are ...

Google is on a mission to make Android safer and more secure—and that all starts with Play Store. With the threat from malware still much worse than on iPhones, Google is locking down its ecosystem ...

Google Play Store search continues to be a terrible experience, but this third-party app makes finding new Android apps incredibly easy.

The latest Google System Update changelog mentions that the Play Store will surface Play Games profile initialization from different surfaces. A Play Games profile makes it easier to sign into ...

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The Play Store hides gems. This app brings a flashlight.

Google said Tuesday it’s making a number of changes to how the Play Store looks and functions in an effort to better personalize the store to its users and increase engagement. Among the new features ...

Google and Samsung are apparently working out a deal that would give Google products a boost on Samsung smartphones, according to a Bloomberg report. That means Google might get greater access to ...

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