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The long-running Google vs Epic Games dispute has finally come to an end, with Google today announcing new changes to Android that include better support for third-party app stores and changes to Google Play.

Google’s Play system updates haven’t touched Samsung Galaxy devices in some time, dating back to mid-2025. According to more than a few reports, those updates have resumed. At least, for now.

It’s been less than a week since Disney-owned channels went off the air for YouTube TV subscribers, but we’re still seeing some unintended effects ripple through the industry. Following Disney’s move to pull its vast collection of original and acquired entertainment, Movies Anywhere is the next platform to see a hit from the House of Mouse.

Google has submitted a proposal to “fix” the Play Store following its loss in the Epic Games court case, and the changes include better third-party app store support and reduced, but more complex, fees in the Play Store.

Following a court ruling, Google has been forced to open up the Play Store in the US to allow Android apps to use other billing systems or direct users to alternate pricing options.

Besides Sidekick, Google Play is introducing a slew of updates today across gaming and personalization on Android.

Google is bringing Gemini Live to Android gaming with Play Games Sidekick. Billed as a coach, it’s meant to be a “helpful in-game overlay available while playing games downloaded from Play.”

Verizon is, once again, gearing up for a price increase across the board, affecting most, if not, all of its customers. That includes plan pricing and activation fees. On top of that, beloved Google Play perks are going away, really nailing the coffin tight.

In recent months, Android has been adding support for a 16 KB page size that will boost performance, and Google is now introducing a support requirement for apps in the Play Store.

Google today previewed upcoming safety features coming to Google Play and Android apps in 2025.

Diamond Valley is an interactive mini-game created by Google Play where you can win “Pixel devices, merchandise from your favorite games, Razer products, Play Points, and more.”

The Epic vs Google court battle has come to a verdict, with a jury unanimously voting in Epic’s favor, and declaring that Google has an “illegal monopoly” with the Play Store and Google Play billing.

To celebrate Taylor Swift’s 1989 album re-release, Google is offering up a new easter egg in Search. After a collective of fans solve all 33 million puzzles, Google has a surprise waiting. Hours in, and it’s already almost one-third done. Here’s how to get in on it.

At the Google for Games Summit, Google announced the launch of free machine translation for Android apps. This will make it easier for developers to launch their apps in seven languages.

Occasionally, being on a higher Google Play Points tier provides nice perks, with Platinum members now getting a rather cool T-shirt.

Google has just issued new policy updates for Play Store developers, and the new rules take aim directly at misinformation, impersonation, and annoying game ads… among other things.