Google Play is convenient, secure, and works just fine for most people. But there's a whole world of alternative app stores out there—some offer more openness, others put privacy first, and a few are ...

The Google Play Store is one of the safest and most reliable platforms for downloading apps. It comes pre-installed on most Android devices and offers a vast selection of apps, games, and other ...

Microsoft has announced that consumers can soon buy and play Xbox games via the Xbox app on Android. The changes go into effect from November and come after Google was forced to open up the Play Store ...

Google is on a mission to make Android safer and more secure—and that all starts with Play Store. With the threat from malware still much worse than on iPhones, Google is locking down its ecosystem ...

The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is excellent news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or sometimes even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. The team has found “172 targeted applications,” which include ...

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For those with Android devices, the Google Play Store is a one-stop shop for all things apps and games. But did you know that you can also set yourself up to start earning Google Play Points? Google ...

Before the unified Play branding, Google had the Android Market, Google Music, and Google eBookstore. Google decided to merge and rebrand its individual digital offerings into the Play Store in March ...

The Google Play Store is pre-installed on most Android devices, including budget-friendly smartphones. It's an intuitive and efficient way to download and update apps on your phone or tablet, whether ...

Google and Samsung are apparently working out a deal that would give Google products a boost on Samsung smartphones, according to a Bloomberg report. That means Google might get greater access to ...