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Outlook Lite for Android is officially shutting down on May 25, 2026. Learn how to migrate to the full Outlook Mobile app to keep your emails and calendar safe.
Apple makes a "last stand" at the Supreme Court over App Store fees, while Epic Games strikes a silent truce with Google to focus on its greatest adversary.
Google is ending direct APK sideloading. By 2027, all Android apps must be cryptographically signed or face a mandatory 24-hour waiting period for installation.
Google’s GDC 2026 updates bring "buy once, play anywhere" licenses and AI-powered "Sidekick" tips to PC and mobile. See how they're challenging Steam’s monopoly.
Google settles with EPIC! Commissions drop to 20%, Fortnite returns, and a new $800M partnership emerges. See how the Android ecosystem is changing in 2026.
Google Chrome shifts to a 14-day update cycle starting with M153 in Sept 2026. Discover how this biweekly rhythm impacts security, features, and developers.
Starting Jan 28, 2026, Google will charge developers up to $3.65 per install for apps downloaded via external links, sparking a new legal row with Epic.
iVerify exposes Cellik, a $150/mo Android RAT that wraps malicious code inside Play Store apps to grant attackers total device control.
The Supreme Court denied Google's appeal, forcing the company to revise Play Store policies by Oct 22. Developers must now be allowed to use alternative payment systems.
Google mandates a 16KB memory page size for all Android apps by Nov. 1, 2025, to improve performance. .NET MAUI 9 now natively supports the new standard.
Google petitions the Supreme Court to pause a legal injunction that would force it to open its Play Store to third-party app stores, arguing it would cause "irreparable harm."
Anatsa, an advanced Android banking trojan, is targeting North America via Google Play. It steals credentials and conducts remote fraud through disguised apps and overlay attacks.
Malicious phishing apps are bypassing Google Play Store security, tricking users into revealing crypto wallet seed phrases and draining funds. Beware and never share your seed
Starting Nov 1, 2025, new Android 15 apps on Google Play must support 16KB memory pages, improving performance but increasing memory use.
Explore the future of Android with Gemini Android as Google transitions from Google Assistant to Gemini AI across devices.
Google has announced a series of interface enhancements for the Google Play Store, aimed at making it easier for users to discover apps featuring home screen widgets