Google Play is introducing a new feature called Game Trials, designed to make it easier for users to try paid games before purchasing them. The feature allows players to jump into the full version of a paid game for free for a limited time. If they enjoy the experience, they can purchase the game and […]

Google recently announced what it calls “a new era for choice and openness” on Android, introducing a series of updates aimed at expanding how apps are distributed, monetized, and discovered on the platform. While Android has always positioned itself as a more open ecosystem compared to other mobile platforms, these changes suggest the company is […]

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 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 […]

For app developers and businesses, visibility within the Google Play Store is essential. A high ranking can significantly impact an app’s downloads, user base, and potential revenue. However, many might not be aware that app performance, especially as measured by Android’s App Vitals, can play a crucial role in these rankings. Let’s delve into the […]

Here at The ASO Project, we love providing real-world examples of ASO success and areas for improvement. By auditing “everyday” apps in the App Store and Play Store, we can share insights into our ASO thought process with our followers. This week, let’s take a look at the Houzz app in the App Store and Play […]

The app world reaches across most countries in the world today. Each country has its own set of laws and regulations. This can make it difficult for foreign developers to distribute apps in other countries. On the Google Play side of things, the two countries with the most different of app regulations are Japan and […]

Google has been hard at work rehabbing the Google Play Store this year. Just a little over the week ago, we got to see the all new redesign that they did. It appears as though they aren’t stopping there. Some changes are coming to how Google displays preview videos:   Autoplay Currently, when users tap […]

Google has been slowly overhauling the Play Store and Play Store Console since it’s I/O 2019 conference. In the past few days, it’s officially rolled out its redesign of the Play Store. To say that the Play Store has changed a little would be an understatement. Let’s look at how the Play Store has changed: […]

In the past week, Google has been prompting its Android developers to “Add tags” to their apps. The Play Store developer has been bringing in some major overhauls in the past year and tags are just one of the ways Google is hoping to improve the Play Store.   How do tags work? Google allows […]