What's new in Google Play and Android
| | | | Made by Google on #TheAndroidShow | Catch up with the goodies from this month's Made by Google event, including the new Pixel foldable and watch. Then, get the lowdown on how you get building for Wear OS 5, foldables, and more. | | | | | | | Public Policy and developers | The public policy landscape has evolved significantly in the last year. From data privacy to competition, artificial intelligence (AI) to the digital economy, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and in state capitals across the country are introducing legislation that could impact your work. As a developer, your voice is critical in policy discussions. Join us on September 11 at 3:00PM ET for a webinar hosted by RXN group, a Washington, D.C. public affairs firm, to learn more about the policy landscape and how you can get involved. | | | | | | | Google Play and Android policy deadlines | | We regularly update our policies to help keep Google Play a safe and trustworthy platform. To learn more about how to comply with these changes: | | | Deadlines in August | | | Comply with the updated Deceptive Behavior policies that emphasize functionally deceptive apps and the requirement to provide accurate disclosures and metadata. | | | Deadlines in January 2025 | | | We're introducing a Child Safety Standards policy requiring Social and Dating apps to follow specific standards and self-certify compliance on Play Console before publishing. | | | | | | | | | What's New In Play & Android | | | | | Be ready for the new Samsung Galaxy foldables and watches | Get your apps tuned for the latest Android devices: learn how to prepare your app for Wear OS 5 and build adaptive apps that scale across mobile, tablets, foldables, and more. | | | | | | | | GOOGLE PLAY ACADEMY | | | Functionality, Content, and User Experience | In this course you learn about the Google Play Limited Functionality and Content policy. Understand how to differentiate between acceptable and disallowed practices and avoid common pitfalls to ensure that your app is compliant. | | | | | | | | #WeArePlay: Meet Jakub from Prague | Jakub's company, Amanita Design, crafts immersive games—including the popular Machinarium—influenced by Czech legends and folklore. | | | | | | | | 153 new stories from people creating apps and games in the U.S. | Our tour around the world continues. We're heading back to the U.S. to celebrate 153 brand new stories, 3 per state, spotlighting more businesses growing on Google Play. | | | | | | | | | | The Responsible Generative AI Toolkit | From determining the content you should or shouldn't generate to identifying "toxic" comments, discover guidance and tools to help you design, build, and evaluate open AI models responsibly. | | | | | | | | | | Received this email from a friend? | Subscribe here. | | | | | | | | |