The Latest Breaking News from the Play Store

Google Play Outage: What Does the 500 Error Actually Mean?

Opening Google Play to download an app and suddenly seeing a “500 error” can make you wonder whether something is wrong with your phone, internet connection or Google account. Today, September 1, 2026, users in India have reported problems with Google Play, including difficulties downloading or updating apps. Reports have…

MyLifeXP · Sep 2

US Judge says Google Play Store isn't doing enough to help users find rival app stores

A U.S. judge states Google must do better with its Play Store when surfacing rival app stores when users search for them.

Android Central · Aug 14

'They will renew your subscription even if you turn off the auto-renewal' — Which VPN has the most price complaints on the Play Store?

We analyzed almost 30,000 Android VPN reviews to reveal the hidden cost of major VPNs

TechRadar · Jul 28

Importing a Chinese Phone? Here are six things you need to know

Want the latest camera flagship but don't want to shell out close to $2,000? You should consider getting the Chinese model of the phone instead.

Android Central · Apr 28

Here's how Google plans to 'balance' a safer Android with side-loading this year

Google will keep side-loading for Android, but not without an "advanced flow" that will bring "balance" to user safety and the OS' openness.

Android Central · Mar 19

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store on March 19, 2026 – Everything You Need to Know

Fortnite officially returns to the Google Play Store worldwide on Thursday, March 19, 2026, ending a nearly six-year absence. The global launch coincides

Pro Game Guides · Mar 18

'Fortnite' Returns to Android After a Long Legal Fight—Here's When It's Coming to the Play Store

Epic Games' Fortnite makes its successful return to Android after its long antitrust fight against Google, which it won.

Player One · Mar 18

The Pixel 10 Pro finally solved my biggest privacy concern with this one feature

Some secrets are better left untouched, buried within the digital private spaces of our Pixels.

Android Central · Mar 14

This CarPlay and Android Auto adapter helps turn your car into a Tesla – adds wireless Netflix streaming and more

Could this CarPlay and Android Auto streamer provide the ultimate in in-car entertainment?

T3 · Mar 9

Google puts apps that'll drain your battery on blast in updated Play Store listings

Google announced that the Play Store will now warn users about apps that might drain their device's battery excessively.

Android Central · Mar 6