Google Playhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/Google Playen-usFri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Logo_Play_512px_clr_nGVTgYY.max-80x80.format-webp.webpGoogle Playhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/We're investing $1 million in Africa's indie game developers.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/indie-games-fund-africa/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/indiegamesfund_socialshare.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Sub-Saharan Africa is home to incredible storytelling, which fuels the game development scene in what is one of the world's fastest-growing gaming markets. But while the…Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/indie-games-fund-africa/Google PlayarticleWe're investing $1 million in Africa's indie game developers.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/indie-games-fund-africa/Nicola JuliusHead of Ecosystem and Core Partnerships EMEAGoogle Play3 ways Book insights helps you get more from your readinghttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/book-insights/A woman looks at a tablet. A play button icon is positioned around her. A lightbulb and spark icon also is in the image.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Bookinsghts_Hero_Final_2096x118.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Get more out of your book with Book insights, a helpful reading companion in Google Play Books.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/book-insights/Google Playarticle3 ways Book insights helps you get more from your readingGet more out of your book with Book insights, a helpful reading companion in Google Play Books.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/book-insights/Vitaliy DikkerProduct ManagerGoogle Play BooksHere's what developers can do with the latest Google Play updates.https://blog.google/feed/google-play-updates-google-io-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/IO26_313_PKLS_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">At Google I/O, we introduced new ways for developers to expand their reach and scale their business with less complexity.We’re expanding their reach by meeting users whe…Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/feed/google-play-updates-google-io-2026/Google PlayDeveloper toolsarticleHere's what developers can do with the latest Google Play updates.Googlehttps://blog.google/feed/google-play-updates-google-io-2026/New ways to try, buy and master paid games with Google Playhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-paid-games-updates/A blue dragon flies through a neon tunnel in this Google Play video, which showcases a variety of games played across mobile devices and PCs.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/YT_Thumbnail_-_16x9.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Updates to Google Play include a new You tab, plus new features in the Apps tab and in Google Play Games.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-paid-games-updates/Google PlayarticleNew ways to try, buy and master paid games with Google PlayUpdates to Google Play include a new You tab, plus new features in the Apps tab and in Google Play Games.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-paid-games-updates/Aurash MahbodVice President and General ManagerGames on Google PlayWe’re sharing how we kept the Google Play and Android app ecosystems safe in 2025.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/how-we-kept-google-play-safe-in-2025/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SafeAppEcosystem_HeroVisual_Pla.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In 2025, we significantly enhanced the Google Play and Android app ecosystems.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/how-we-kept-google-play-safe-in-2025/AndroidSafety & SecurityGoogle PlayarticleWe’re sharing how we kept the Google Play and Android app ecosystems safe in 2025.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/how-we-kept-google-play-safe-in-2025/Music meets rewards: The Google Play Rewards Tour takes LAhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/music-meets-rewards-the-google-play-rewards-tour-takes-la/Gold background with a stack of roadcases on the left hand side and the title "Google Play Rewards Tour" on the right hand side.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/rewards_tour_q1_header-fcp-gs-g.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Play offers music-themed rewards and appearances at the Google store in Santa Monica.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/music-meets-rewards-the-google-play-rewards-tour-takes-la/Google PlayarticleMusic meets rewards: The Google Play Rewards Tour takes LAGoogle Play offers music-themed rewards and appearances at the Google store in Santa Monica.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/music-meets-rewards-the-google-play-rewards-tour-takes-la/Tom GrinstedProduct Director, Google PlayThe top holiday deals, games and updates from Google Playhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/holidays-2025-google-play-deals/An image shows the Google Play logo alongside text that says "Google Play" with a candy cane and present surrounding it on a teal background<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GooglePlay_holidaydeals_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We've gathered a few simple ways to celebrate this year’s holiday season with Google Play.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/holidays-2025-google-play-deals/Google PlayarticleThe top holiday deals, games and updates from Google PlayWe've gathered a few simple ways to celebrate this year’s holiday season with Google Play.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/holidays-2025-google-play-deals/Doug LucasVP, Play Commercial OperationsLook back at Google Play’s biggest launches for developers in 2025.https://blog.google/feed/year-in-review-developers-2025/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/NotesFromGooglePlay_Thumb_16x9.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">As 2025 comes to an end, we’re revisiting some of the biggest updates and key developments in Google Play this year. It all reflects our commitment to making Google Play…Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/feed/year-in-review-developers-2025/Google PlayDeveloper toolsarticleLook back at Google Play’s biggest launches for developers in 2025.Googlehttps://blog.google/feed/year-in-review-developers-2025/Google Play Books marks 15 years of booksellinghttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-books-15-birthday/An illustration featuring a birthday cake to celebrate 15 years of Google Play Books<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GPB15_Hero_Resized_2096x1182.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In honor of our 15th anniversary as a bookseller, here are 15 ways that Google Play Books can help you find and read great books.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-books-15-birthday/Google PlayarticleGoogle Play Books marks 15 years of booksellingIn honor of our 15th anniversary as a bookseller, here are 15 ways that Google Play Books can help you find and read great books.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/google-play-books-15-birthday/Judy ChangDirector, Product Management, Google Play BooksThe best of Google Play in Asia Pacifichttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-asia/google-play-best-2025/video showing the best apps and games in APAC<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Best_of_Play_2025_Keyword_Stati.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are the winners of Google Play’s Best of 2025 awards in Asia Pacific.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-asia/google-play-best-2025/Google PlayGoogle in AsiaarticleThe best of Google Play in Asia PacificHere are the winners of Google Play’s Best of 2025 awards in Asia Pacific.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-asia/google-play-best-2025/Karen TeoVice PresidentPlatforms & Devices Partnerships, Asia-PacificGoogle Play’s best apps, books and games of 2025https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/best-apps-games-2025/multi-color image shows "best of 2025" with a google Play logo<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/best_of_2025-fcc-dd-keyword_blo.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re announcing Google Play’s Best of 2025 awards, celebrating the best apps, games and books of the year.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/best-apps-games-2025/Google PlayarticleGoogle Play’s best apps, books and games of 2025We’re announcing Google Play’s Best of 2025 awards, celebrating the best apps, games and books of the year.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/best-apps-games-2025/Sam BrightVice President and General ManagerGoogle Play + Developer EcosystemGet ready: The Free Fire League on Google Play starts today.https://blog.google/feed/free-fire-league/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/hero-2_mKStvbs.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">In September, we announced updates to Google Play Games, shared our vision for leagues, and launched the Subway Surfers League with SYBO Games. Today, we’re excited to a…Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/feed/free-fire-league/Google PlayarticleGet ready: The Free Fire League on Google Play starts today.Googlehttps://blog.google/feed/free-fire-league/UK players, get ready. It’s time to hunt for treasure in Google Play’s Diamond Valley mini-game.https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/uk-players-get-ready-its-time-to-hunt-for-treasure-in-google-plays-diamond-valley-mini-game/A YouTube video about Diamond Valley.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Diamond_Valley_key_visual.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Play’s Diamond Valley mini-game is live in the UK. Hunt diamonds to win prizes like Pixel devices, merch, and Play Points.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/uk-players-get-ready-its-time-to-hunt-for-treasure-in-google-plays-diamond-valley-mini-game/UKGoogle PlayarticleUK players, get ready. It’s time to hunt for treasure in Google Play’s Diamond Valley mini-game.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/uk-players-get-ready-its-time-to-hunt-for-treasure-in-google-plays-diamond-valley-mini-game/Eileen MannionVP, Marketing UKIWe’re celebrating Indigenous stories, art and businesses.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/native-american-heritage-month-google-2025/A grouping of flutes with Google written in script<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Indigenous_stories_art_and_busi.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">This Native American Heritage Month, we’re launching new ways across our products for you to connect with the creativity, culture and stories of Indigenous peoples.It st…Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/native-american-heritage-month-google-2025/Google PlayYouTubeDoodlesarticleWe’re celebrating Indigenous stories, art and businesses.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/native-american-heritage-month-google-2025/Mark Webber<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Get ready to hunt for treasure in Google Play’s Diamond Valley mini-game.https://blog.google/feed/diamond-valley-mini-game/a video of the diamond valley minigame<img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/qMu3LRaN60A/maxresdefault.webp">Your next adventure has arrived. Diamond Valley, Google Play's popular treasure hunt mini-game, is back and now live.Collect in-game diamonds for a chance to win real-li…Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/feed/diamond-valley-mini-game/Google PlayarticleGet ready to hunt for treasure in Google Play’s Diamond Valley mini-game.Googlehttps://blog.google/feed/diamond-valley-mini-game/Supporting 10 indie game studios in Latin Americahttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/indie-games-fund-latin-america-2025/A blue mascott uses a magnet to catch gold rings<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/IGFund25_Keyword_Header_Congrats_12FPSShort_WTYt0l2.gif">Google Play is awarding $2 million and hands-on support to 10 Latin American-based game studios: meet the 2025 winners.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/indie-games-fund-latin-america-2025/Google PlayarticleSupporting 10 indie game studios in Latin AmericaGoogle Play is awarding $2 million and hands-on support to 10 Latin American-based game studios: meet the 2025 winners.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/indie-games-fund-latin-america-2025/Daniel TrócoliHead of Games Business development in LATAM - Google PlayMusic meets rewards at Austin City Limits Fest and on Google Playhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/austin-city-limits-2025/Image with a colorful background that features a stack of roadcases in the middle with the title “Google Play Rewards Tour” on it.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/RewardsTour_15s_Thumbnail_1920x.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Play is offering exclusive rewards and an in-person experience at Austin City Limits Music Festival.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/austin-city-limits-2025/Google PlayarticleMusic meets rewards at Austin City Limits Fest and on Google PlayGoogle Play is offering exclusive rewards and an in-person experience at Austin City Limits Music Festival.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/austin-city-limits-2025/Aurash MahbodVice President and General ManagerGames on Google PlayNew ways Google Play is built entirely around youhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/curation-update-september-2025/A video shows integrated gaming experience where a gamer's profile, rewards, and community engagement are centralized in the YouTab hub, and gameplay is enhanced by the Sidekick in-game overlay that provides real-time help from Gemini.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GooglePlay_IfYouGiveAGamerAGame.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Updates to Google Play include a new You tab, plus new features in the Apps tab and in Google Play Games.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/curation-update-september-2025/AI ProductsGoogle PlayarticleNew ways Google Play is built entirely around youUpdates to Google Play include a new You tab, plus new features in the Apps tab and in Google Play Games.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-play/curation-update-september-2025/Aurash MahbodVice President and General ManagerGames on Google PlayGoogle Play Points is leveling up the rewards game in the UKhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-play-points-is-leveling-up-the-rewards-game-in-the-uk/A crystal, multi-colored Google G-Suite or Google One-style logo, shaped like a diamond, floating above a wooden base in a home environment.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ThePoint_UK_30_16x9_GENERIC_2k.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Play is leveling up our perks in the UK, bringing you exclusive merchandise and collectibles, VIP experiences and more.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-play-points-is-leveling-up-the-rewards-game-in-the-uk/UKGoogle PlayarticleGoogle Play Points is leveling up the rewards game in the UKGoogle Play is leveling up our perks in the UK, bringing you exclusive merchandise and collectibles, VIP experiences and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-play-points-is-leveling-up-the-rewards-game-in-the-uk/Eileen MannionVP, Marketing UKIUse AI to create your own Android bot with Androidify.https://blog.google/feed/androidify/You tube video shows and Android bot being made<img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/IL6M7L4reSQ/maxresdefault.webp">We’re introducing Androidify, a way to build your own Android bot on the web or in an app on Google PlayWed, 03 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/feed/androidify/AndroidGoogle PlayarticleUse AI to create your own Android bot with Androidify.Googlehttps://blog.google/feed/androidify/