Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users ...

Devs who sign up for the company’s new program can take advantage of a reduced 15 percent fee. Devs who sign up for the company’s new program can take advantage of a reduced 15 percent fee. is a news ...

Apple announced on Thursday the launch of a new developer program, the Mini Apps Partner Program, which will offer a reduced commission rate of 15% on in-app purchases for the mini applications. The ...

Google has launched a new “excessive partial wake locks” metric for Android app developers that will result in Play Store warnings for end users. Apps can hold wake locks to prevent the user’s device ...

Google has announced that starting March 1, 2026, Play Store will display alerts for apps that may drain your phone’s battery faster due to excessive background activity. In a blog post, Google ...

Battery life is a concern when using a smartphone. Some apps continue to consume battery power even after the screen is turned off, refusing to go into sleep mode. New battery consumption rules have ...

Before the unified Play branding, Google had the Android Market, Google Music, and Google eBookstore. Google decided to merge and rebrand its individual digital offerings into the Play Store in March ...