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Google's new Theme Pack app for Pixels lets you customise wallpapers, icons

Google has released the Theme Packs app for Pixel users, enabling one-tap personalisation across wallpapers, icons, colours, and more ahead of the next Feature Drop

Google revamps Play Store around AI, unified gaming experience: What's new

Google said the new Play Store is built entirely around the needs of the users, focused on curated content so they can spend less time searching and more time enjoying the content they love

Nano Banana trends push Gemini to lead position on Apple, Google app stores

Use of Google's image generation model Nano Banana for 3D figurine, retro saree portraits, and celebrity edits has propelled Gemini to the number one spot on Apple and Google app stores in India

Google Play Games to show player stats in profile from September 23: Report

Google Play Games will show stats, milestones, and new social features on Android and Windows platforms. These Steam-inspired player profile section will likely appear from September 23

Now, Google offers option on Play Store to open app soon after the download

Android users can enable auto-open in the Play Store to automatically launch newly installed apps without extra steps

Google loses appeal in antitrust battle with Fortnite maker

A federal appeals court has upheld a jury verdict condemning Google's Android app store as an illegal monopoly, clearing the way for a federal judge to enforce a potentially disruptive shakeup that's designed to give consumers more choices. The unanimous ruling issued Thursday by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals delivers a double-barrelled legal blow for Google, which has been waylaid in three separate antitrust trials that resulted in different pillars of its internet empire being declared as domineering scofflaws monopolies since late 2023. The unsuccessful appeal represents a major victory for video game maker Epic Games, which launched a legal crusade targeting Google's Play Store for Android apps and Apple's iPhone app store nearly five years ago in an attempt to bypass exclusive payment processing systems that charged 15% to 30% commissions on in-app transactions. The jury's December 2023 rebuke of Google's app store for Android-powered smartphones began a cascade of setback

Fortnite, Epic Games Store may return to Android through Google Play Store

With a US court affirming Google's monopoly verdict, Epic Games may soon bring Fortnite and its app store back to Android through Google Play Store

Android, Play Store generated ₹4 trn revenue, 3.5 mn jobs in India in 2024

In 2024, Indian apps saw 7,200 million downloads, including 1,200 million overseas, while Android and Google Play powered massive growth in jobs, revenue, and app security

Byju's app delisted from Google Play Store over unpaid dues to vendor

Beleaguered edtech firm Byju's learning app has been delisted from Google Playstore due to non-payment of dues to its vendor Amazon Web Services, according to sources. While some of the other apps of Think and Learn, which operate under the Byju's brand, continue to be functional on Google Playstore. "BYJU's Learning app has been delisted from Playstore because of non-payment to Amazon Web Services, which provides support to the app. Byju's business is now being managed by an Insolvency Resolution Professional who has to manage all payment-related issues as well," a source told PTI. An email sent to Think and Learn's Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP) Shailendra Ajmera did not elicit any reply. Byju's Leaning App covered mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology for classes 412 and social studies for classes 68 as well. The app also provides preparation support for competitive exams like JEE, NEET, and IAS. The app continues to be available on Apple's App Store. Byju's Pr

Google tests AI-powered 'Ask Play about this app' feature on Play Store

The new "Ask Play about this app" section appears on app listing pages in the Google Play Store, allowing users to ask questions specific to that app

NCLAT directs redaction of secret input by Google from Play Store judgment

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has directed removal of the extracts from a confidential letter having revenue information of Google, from its last month's judgement against the internet giant on the Play Store policy. On March 28, the appellate tribunal had upheld fair trade regulator CCI's finding that the company's app store billing policy was unfair and restrictive for developers. However, it had slashed the penalty to almost a fourth to Rs 216 crore from Rs 936.44 crore. Alphabet Inc and Google Inc. have moved NCLAT to remove Paragraphs 97 to 100 from the 104-page order, submitting a letter dated October 6, 2022, which was a confidential document. This confidential document was in response to revenue information given by them. This had confidential revenue data. Even the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had maintained confidentiality. However, NCLAT, in the judgment on March 28, had quoted extracts from the confidential document in paragraphs 97 to ...

Finally, Samsung releases 'Good Lock' app for Galaxy devices on Play Store

Although Good Lock has been around for several years, it was previously limited to certain markets and only accessible through Samsung's Galaxy Store

Japan orders Google to stop forcing phone makers to pre-install its apps

Anouncement comes just ahead of Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa's planned visit to the US this week to press for a reprieve from President Donald Trump's tariffs on Japanese products

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown game is now available for Android and iOS

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an action-adventure game inspired by the Metroidvania genre, set in a mythological Persian universe where players take on the role of Sargon to save Prince Ghassan

NCLAT reduces penalty on Google to Rs 216 crore in Play Store case

Appellate tribunal NCLAT on Friday upheld the order passed by fair trade regulator CCI against Google for abusing its dominant position with respect to Play Store policies, however, reduced the penalty on the tech giant to Rs 216 crore from Rs 936.44 crore. A two-member bench comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Technical Member Barun Mitra said Google "has abused its dominant position and has violated Section", however in some sections, violation was "not proved, but penalty was still leviable on proof of violation". "The penalty imposed on the Google is modified as per computation contained in paragraph 105 of this order. Thus, the penalty imposed on the Google for relevant turnover of last three preceding year of Rs 936.44 crores, is modified to the amount of Rs 216.69 crore (USD 2,98,89,312.39)," said the NCLAT order. As Google has already "deposited 10 per cent of the penalty in the present Appeal, rest of the amount of penalty shall be deposited by the Appellant ..

WhatsApp evaluates AI-powered features for text editing, paraphrasing, more

The AI-powered feature is available with WhatsApp v2.25.8.5 version on Google Play Store. It is unclear at the moment whether iOS users will get access to this feature

Apple TV app debuts on Android with TV+ subscription and MLS live streaming

Available over Google Play Store, Apple TV app for Android lets users set up subscription using Google Play billing system

Malicious iOS, Android apps can read screenshots for passwords: Here's how

Reportedly, some malicious apps on App Store and Play Store have been using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to extract crypto wallet passwords from saved screenshots

Railway Ministry releases SuperApp 'SwaRail' for testing, prior to launch

The Railway Ministry has released an application called SuperApp, a one-stop solution offering multiple public-facing services, on Google Play Store for testing on Friday, an official said. "Only 1,000 users can download it. We will assess the response and feedback. After that, it will be made available for 10,000 downloads for further suggestions and comments," a Board official said. He added that the app provides easy access to services like reserved and unreserved ticket bookings, platform and parcel bookings, train inquiries, PNR inquiries, help through RailMadad and more. "The core emphasis of the app is to enhance user experience through a seamless and clean user interface. It not only combines all services in one place but also integrates several services to provide users with a complete package of Indian Railway services," Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity at the Railway Board, said. He added, "The Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), on

Google Play Protect's new tools enhances app security on Android: Details

Google has also expanded Play Protect's "enhanced fraud protection pilot" to more regions including India to protect against financial fraud