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Google has worked on a way to keep those users secure who love side-loading applications. Back in June, they started to automatically add security metadata to any app uploaded to the Google Play Store so that they can be verified as originating from Google Play when shared elsewhere. This helps users by having their side-loaded…
The Amazon Fire tablets are great if you want something cheap with respectable specs and decent software. They’re especially handy if you live in Amazon’s ecosystem, but if you’re looking for a more Android-like experience, they can be frustrating. Thankfully, it’s not too difficult to get the Google Play Store up and running on the…
Mobile apps have immense potential to do good in the world. Billions of people can be connected in an instant with an app. The positive effect of products and companies is described as the “social impact.” The Google Play Developer blog posted the social impact of Google Play and Android developers. Some of their findings…
It was back in 2016 when Google decided to finally add an option to share purchased content in your family. Competitors have been doing this for quite a long time, so it was only right for Google to finally announce the feature. Unfortunately, Family Library was not made available to everyone during launch. In fact,…
Google offers a few ways you can contribute to their services to gain some extra perks. You can become a Local Guide for Google Maps or you can participate in surveys from Google Opinion Rewards, for example. A new program you’ll be able to join will be called “Google Play Points.” Judging by the strings,…
If you’re an Android developer, you’ve probably experienced some anxiety when rolling out an update. Sure, you’ve tested the update on your own devices, but thanks to the fragmented Android ecosystem you’ll find it really difficult to capture all test cases before your update goes live in the production track. You can mitigate some future…
Have you ever came across a cool-looking game on Play Store that you’re not sure if it’s worth installing? From now on, you’ll be able to try games on Play Store before downloading or buying them. AppOnBoard Demos are now integrated into Google Instant Apps. Any developer can give users the ability to play a…
The whole smartwatch scene has had its ups and its downs since it was first introduced to the world. Many would say the Pebble smartwatch kicked off the trend but since then it has been followed up by Apple, Google, and others. The success of the smartwatches from each of these companies has varied. Fitbit…
With Linux app support on Chromebooks becoming more widespread, the number of apps accessible for Chrome OS users will continue to skyrocket. Chromebook owners on devices like the Google Pixelbook can not only install apps from the Chrome Web Store but also the Google Play Store and from online sources hosting Debian packages. For most users,…