The ability to add Venmo to Google Play comes as people are spending more money on apps and games.

Google is expanding its Play Age Signals API, giving Android developers a privacy-preserving way to tailor experiences based on users’ age ranges.

Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen.

Freecash was removed from Apple's App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.

Google Play has introduced a new feature for select PC and mobile games called "buy once, play anywhere," which is exactly what it sounds like. The new feature launched today after being revealed at GDC 2026, with a selection of titles available for players to purchase either on their mobile device or PC, which can be played across both devices. It also launched Game Trials, letting players try out a paid game before buying it outright. The Google Play library currently features more free-to-play games than premium, but will be expanding with more premium games in the coming months. While […]

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The updates indicate that Google is focused on transforming Google Play into an enhanced gaming hub.

Google has dropped its commission, charging a 20% service fee and an optional 5% to use its billing services. It will also offer a new process for third-party app stores.

Google said it prevented 1.75 million bad apps from going live on Google Play during 2025, a figure that's down from previous years.