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Google will give you the option to use biometric authentication when making purchases on the Google Play Store. This will be an alternative to using the synced Google account password. The Android OS ...

Google is rolling out a new swipe-to-confirm gesture in the Play Store to help prevent accidental purchases. This small but meaningful change adds an extra layer of friction, making it harder to ...

Google has gained permission to sell its e-books and audiobooks directly to customers through its iOS app, Google Play Books. While iOS apps today can offer access to content previously purchased ...

Google is sending emails to users notifying them about upcoming changes to the security settings for purchase verification on mobile devices. These changes will be implemented in the coming weeks and ...

Google has finally ditched one-tap buys on the Play Store for a swipe-to-buy move, making sure you really want to spend your cash. The “Slide to buy” feature rolled out with Play Store version 46.5.19 ...

AppMagic’s Monetisation Report 2025 has revealed a decrease in payments and total revenue generated by games on the Google Play Store. Revenue has risen by 5% on the App Store and 46% from DTC. The ...

Google has settled a $700 million Play Store lawsuit. Users who made purchases will receive automatic payments. Google also has to make it easier to access and pay for apps. If you made a purchase on ...

Google is replacing the Play Store’s one-tap buy button with a new “Slide to buy” gesture. The update aims to reduce accidental purchases by requiring a more ...

Google Play Store v51.7 makes app deals easier to spot, streamlines installs for upcoming releases, and adds a cleaner experience on Android.

In an unexpected move, Google announced it will be bringing some of its mobile catalog to PC. There's now a PC section in the Play Store Games tab, which will serve as "your dedicated home for ...