Isn’t it weird that some Android devices ship without the Google Play Store installed? Yes, that is the case, and several Android devices, including the tweaked versions, and non-licensed devices, ...

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Since launching Google Play (née Android Market) in 2008, Google has never made a change to the US store that it didn’t want ...

In response to user criticism, Google Play is bringing back the list of app permissions, but another curious Store change sees version numbers removed from the App info section. Update 8/4: As we ...

Google is opening up the Play Store in the US, allowing users to download apps and make payments outside it starting October 29, 2025.