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2022
Google launches Google Play Partner Program for Games
Google launched a program offering additional tools and support to selected large game developers and studios on Google Play.
2022
Google announces broader availability for Play as you download
Google announced that the Google Play “Play as you download” feature would become available to all Android 12 users soon; the source does not give a launch date.
2022
Shares launches its investment app in the UK
Shares launched its mobile investment app on the App Store and Google Play; it was initially available only to people based in the UK.
2021
Pokémon Unite named Google Play's Best Game of 2021
Pokémon Unite was named Best Game at Google Play's 2021 awards and was also among the winners in the Best Competitive games category.
2021
Google Play announces lower subscription service fees
Google Play announced that its fee for subscription services would be reduced from 30% to 15%, effective January 1, 2022.
2021
Google launches Bug Hunters platform
Google launched Bug Hunters, a platform where bug hunters can submit vulnerabilities related to Google, Android, Chrome, and Play Store through a single intake form. The platform includes competitions, country-wise leaderboards, and learning content.
2021
Attorneys general file antitrust lawsuit against Google over Play Store
A bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that its operation of the Google Play Store unfairly restricted competition and harmed consumers. The allegations include requiring developers to use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases.
2021
States sue Google over Google Play Store practices
Delaware and other states sued Google, alleging exclusionary conduct involving the Google Play Store and Google Billing that restricted competition and harmed consumers. The complaint accused Google of using its dominance to limit app-distribution competition and require developers distributing apps through Google Play to use Google Billing.
2021
Google Play launches a children's app tab
Google Play launched a children's app category in Taiwan, using expert collaboration and teacher ratings to help parents identify apps for children.
2021
Google releases WifiNanScan app on Google Play
Google released the WifiNanScan app on Google Play earlier in the week. The app demonstrates measuring the distance between two devices using Wi-Fi Aware.
2021
Google plans modular app downloads for Google Play Store
Google plans to use modular downloads for app content in Google Play Store, prioritizing the parts associated with an app’s main functions. The article says the design had not yet been applied to the service.
2021
Google announces reduced Play Store fees for developers
Google announced that, starting July 1, 2021, it would charge a 15% service fee on the first $1 million of annual revenue earned by developers using Google Play's billing system.
2021
Google announces lower Play Store service fee for first $1 million in annual developer revenue
Google announced that, effective July, Google Play would reduce its service fee from 30% to 15% on the first $1 million of annual revenue earned by each developer.
2021
Google announces lower Google Play service fees
Google announced that starting July 1, 2021, Google Play service fees on each developer’s first $1 million in annual revenue from sales of digital goods or services would be reduced to 15%.
2021
Google Play to allow gambling apps in 15 additional countries
Google announced a Developer Programme Policy change under which gambling apps would be available in the Play Stores of 15 additional countries from 1 March 2021, subject to country-specific restrictions and app requirements.
2021
Google updates Play Store loyalty-program policy
Google updated and broadened its Play Store policy on gaming loyalty programs, specifying guidance for programs tied to qualified monetary transactions and offering cash or cash-equivalent prizes. The update followed confusion and backlash in India over the guidance.
2021
Google removes Parler from Google Play Store
Google removed the Parler app from the Google Play Store after a pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol. The article says the app remained on users’ phones and was available from other Android-based app stores.
2020
I Hate Receipts app launches on Google Play
I Hate Receipts announced that its contactless receipt app was available on the Google Play store, expanding its availability to Android users after its prior Apple App Store launch.
2020
Google announces enforcement of Play billing policy
Google announced that developers selling digital goods in their apps would be required to use Google Play's billing system, which charges a 30 per cent fee. It said new apps on the Play Store would be subject to enforcement from January 20, 2021.
2020
Google adds Premium games section for Chromebook users in Play Store
Google added a Premium tab in the Play Store, giving Chromebook users an entry point to games designed for Chromebook devices.