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Galaxy S26 series finally bridges the AirDrop gap, but you’ll need this update first (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-23 | get Samsung Quick Share Adapter → | tags: galaxy s26, samsung, quick share

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If the Fire Phone returns, Amazon can't ignore its biggest weakness (zdnet.com)

2026-03-22 | by Adam Doud | get Fire Phone Protective Case → | tags: fire phone, amazon appstore, google play services

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If the Fire Phone returns, I'm praying Amazon fixes its app store problem first (zdnet.com)

2026-03-20 | by Adam Doud | get Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet → | tags: fire phone, amazon appstore, google play services

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For Amazon's Fire Phone to succeed, it'll need to fix its app store problem first (zdnet.com)

2026-03-20 | by Adam Doud | get Amazon Appstore Gift Card → | tags: fire phone, amazon appstore, google play services

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Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps (arstechnica.com)

2026-03-19 | get Android App Sideloading Guide → | tags: android, google play, app verification

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Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-19 | get Android App Sideloading Guide → | tags: android, google play, sideloading

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Android’s new sideloading rules are here, and they come with a 24-hour lock! (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-19 | get Android App Lockbox → | tags: android, google, sideloading

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Fortnite makes its return to the Google Play Store after six-year absense (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-18 | get Fortnite Battle Royale Game → | tags: fortnite, google play store, epic games

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Fortnite will return to Google's Play Store globally on March 19 (engadget.com)

2026-03-17 | get Fortnite Battle Royale Game → | tags: fortnite, google play store, epic games

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Google’s latest system update for Android is small, but surprisingly useful (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-17 | get Android System Update Guide → | tags: google play services, android, wear os

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Boox's new Go E Ink tablet includes a 10-inch display and runs Android 15 (engadget.com)

2026-03-17 | get Boox Nova Air 2 → | tags: boox, go 10.3 lumi, android 15

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Google Play will let you try a game before you buy it (engadget.com)

2026-03-12 | get Google Play Gift Card → | tags: google play, game trials, dredge

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Google Play Games for PC is getting more premium titles and cross-buy with Android (arstechnica.com)

2026-03-11 | get Play Store → | tags: google play, windows, google play games

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Google confirms: Free-to-play demos are coming to Play Store games (androidauthority.com)

2026-03-11 | get Google Play Store Demo Kit → | tags: google play, game demos, pc gaming

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Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more (techcrunch.com)

2026-03-11 | by Aisha Malik | get Google Play Games → | tags: google play, gdc 2026, google play games

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Google's Epic Settlement Brings Fortnite Back to Google Play, Plus Broad Dev Discounts (cnet.com)

2026-03-04 | by See Full Bio | get Fortnite → | tags: fortnite, google play, epic games

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Google and Epic announce settlement to end app store antitrust case (arstechnica.com)

2026-03-04 | get Google Store → | tags: google play store, epic games, android platform

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Google and Epic look to bury the hatchet with new app store settlement (arstechnica.com)

2026-03-04 | get Cloud → | tags: google play store, epic games, android app stores

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Google settles with Epic Games, drops its Play Store commissions to 20% (techcrunch.com)

2026-03-04 | by Sarah Perez | get Cloud → | tags: google play store, epic games store, registered app stores

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Google ends its 30 percent app store fee and welcomes third-party app stores (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-04 | get Google Play Store → | tags: play store, android, google play games level up

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Google isn’t waiting for a settlement — the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead (theverge.com)

2026-03-04 | by Sean Hollister | get Google Store → | tags: android, google play, european economic area

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With developer verification, Google's Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android's open legacy (arstechnica.com)

2026-03-03 | get Google Pixel → | tags: f-droid, android, google play

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Hacked Prayer App Sends ‘Surrender’ Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli and US Strikes (wired.com)

2026-02-28 | by Ruchi Kumar | get Messaging app → | tags: iranian protests, google play store, badesaba calendar

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You Want to Visit the UK? You Better Have a Google Play or App Store Account (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-26 | by Philip Heltweg | get Google Play → | tags: google play store, uk eta, european citizenship

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Nearby Glasses (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-24 | get Smart Glasses → | tags: bluetooth le, smart glasses, google play

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Open Letter to Google on Mandatory Developer Registration for App Distribution (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-24 | get Google Maps → | tags: google play store, android app, google policy

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Android malware is now using Gemini AI to adapt in real time (Updated: Google statement) (androidauthority.com)

2026-02-20 | get Gemini AI → | tags: android malware, google play protect, gemini ai

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Google blocked over 1.75 million Play Store app submissions in 2025 (bleepingcomputer.com)

2026-02-19 | get Google Play → | tags: android, apps, google

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Multiple brands of Android tablets shipped with built-in malware (Updated: Google statement) (androidauthority.com)

2026-02-17 | get Android tablet → | tags: android, apps, google

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Google finally sorts out those confusing Play system updates from November (androidauthority.com)

2026-02-11 | get Google Stadia → | tags: android, google, google play