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It's been more than a year since Google was ordered to open its Play Store to third-party app stores. However, Fortnite is only now making its comeback to the wider Android scene. This means more Android users now have access to the game again without going through possibly insecured third-party stores. More details below.

Google has announced several new features for Google Play aimed at improving how users discover, purchase, and play paid games across both mobile and PC platforms. The updates introduce game trials, cross-platform purchases, and new community features designed to enhance the overall gaming experience.

After being announced last year, Google has now started displaying warning boxes on app pages in the Play Store that are identified as causing excessive battery usage. So, what should you know about it?

Google has officially announced the release of their Pixel 10a smartphone for RM2299 from 5 March 2026. Tech specs include a Google Tensor G4 chipset, 3000nits 6.3-inch Actua display with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, 8GB RAM +128GB / 256GB storage, IP68 water and dust resistance, 48MP + 13MP ultrawide dual rear camera and more. 

Free-to-play mobile games are common these days, but the Google Play Store isn't void of traditional one-time purchase games. Mind you, these games tend to be less popular for mobile users, as they are considered 'expensive'. But what if you can try them first?

From 1 March 2026 onwards, the Google Play Store will start displaying warning labels on apps that use a lot of battery power. So, what should you know about it?

Translation apps are super useful for travellers these days. In particular, Google Translate is probably the most widely used due to its relative accuracy. Recently, Google has been testing some updates that could improve the quality of life when using Google Translate.

It was only recently that Google officially unveiled the base Pixel 10 on its website (US-based). Today, a new teaser for the entire Pixel 10 lineup has appeared on the Google Play Store (also US-based). It may look like an accidental leak, but it's not, as there is a $50-off promotion for the Americans.

You read that correctly. Starting on 15 June 2025, Google has announced that Google Play gift cards will no longer be available for purchase in Malaysia. However, users who have purchased gift cards prior to this date can redeem them and use their Google Play balance until 31 January 2026.

By early 2024, the Google Play Store has over 3.4 million apps to users. But according to data from AppFigures via Tech Crunch this week, the Play Store now only offers 1.8 million apps, which is a 47% reduction. So, what should you know about it?