Measurement on iOS has changed a lot over the past few years. With stronger privacy rules and new limits on data sharing, Google is rolling out on-device conversion measurement to keep performance tracking accurate while protecting user privacy. This update enables accurate tracking without sending any user identifiers off the device.     Inside Google’s On-Device […]

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Google’s request to pause changes to the Play Store. These reforms were first proposed in 2024 following a ruling on anti-competitive practices at the center of Epic Games’ lawsuit. With the court’s decision, Google must move forward without delay, signaling a major shift for the Play Store ecosystem. What […]

Google is rolling out a major update to its Play gaming platform, introducing two new features aimed at reshaping the mobile gaming experience: Play Games Sidekick and Google Play Level Up. While they serve different purposes, together they reflect Google’s push to make mobile gaming smarter, more supportive, and more rewarding for both players and […]

Google has refreshed the Play Store’s voice search, introducing a modern interface, better accessibility, and a built-in search history. These changes make interacting with voice search more intuitive, helping users discover apps more efficiently. Key Updates to Play Store Voice Search The redesigned voice search now includes a bottom sheet that shows recent searches which […]

Sideloading has always been part of what makes Android different. It gives users the freedom to install apps from outside the Play Store, and it has given developers flexibility in how apps are tested, shared, and distributed. That openness is still part of the platform, but will look different soon. Starting this year, any developer […]

Google is testing a new Gemini-powered feature in the Play Store that lets you ask specific questions about an app to get clear, instant answers right on the app’s page. It’s designed to make understanding apps easier and save you time digging through reviews or descriptions. “Ask Play About This App” This new feature utilizes […]

Google Play’s “Custom Audiences” feature is a powerful targeting tool that allows developers and marketers to create more personalized and effective app campaigns within the Google Play ecosystem — particularly when running campaigns through Google App Ad Campaigns or managing in-app promotions. Custom audiences are groups that developers create using user data. These groups help […]

Tips for Great Google Play Graphics An app’s visuals are often the first thing people notice on Google Play. An app’s screenshots and Feature Graphic quickly introduce what an app is all about and why it’s worth downloading. Google Play allows developers to get creative with aspect ratios that better highlight UI, and improve legibility […]

Google Ads is stepping up its game with a new beta feature: Promotions assets. Designed to enhance the performance of App Ads (UAC), this feature allows advertisers to spotlight sales and promotions, giving potential customers a clearer view of the deals their business offers. Google launched this feature a few months ago, and now is […]

In a significant development for app developers and marketers, Google Play has introduced a game-changing feature: Custom Store Listings per keyword! This enhancement provides unprecedented opportunities for tailoring Play Store experiences to specific searches, promising to drive higher engagement and conversion rates. What’s New? Custom Store Listing have allowed developers to tailor their Play Store […]