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Google Play Books iOS app introduces Get book button for easier purchases

Google Play Books iOS app introduces Get book button for easier purchases

1 days ago

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Google can now sell e-books and audiobooks directly through its iOS app, Google Play Books. Users can click a new “Get book” button in the app, which directs them to the Google Play website for purchases. This change simplifies buying books in the app, which has long allowed access to Google Play Books across devices. Additionally, users can share books via Google Play Family Library and create a digital collection accessible on various platforms.

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Automate Your Marketing Audits - Say Goodbye to Manual Checklists

Automate Your Marketing Audits - Say Goodbye to Manual Checklists

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Marketing Auditor is a comprehensive, automated tool designed to revolutionize the process of auditing digital marketing campaigns. It supports platforms like Google Ads and Google Analytics, performing 200+ automated checks to uncover growth opportunities and deliver actionable insights. Users can generate professional, white-labeled reports customized to their branding and preferred formats like Google Slides and PowerPoint.

Google Play Store Introduces New Core Value Metrics for App Rankings

Google Play Store Introduces New Core Value Metrics for App Rankings

7 days ago

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Google Play Store has introduced two new metrics, DAU/MAU Ratio and User Loss Rate, to its Android Vitals that will impact app visibility and rankings. The DAU/MAU Ratio measures daily active users against monthly active users, with non-compliant apps receiving warnings and reduced visibility. The User Loss Rate compares uninstalls to active users, resulting in similar consequences.

Apple to Remove Non-Compliant Apps from EU App Store Starting February 2025

Apple to Remove Non-Compliant Apps from EU App Store Starting February 2025

23 days ago

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Apple will remove apps without trader status verification from the EU App Store starting February 17, 2025, to comply with the Digital Services Act. Developers must verify their trader status through App Store Connect to keep their apps available. Non-compliant apps will be removed until proper verification is completed. This change requires developers to act quickly to ensure compliance and transparency in app distribution within the EU market.

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Google eases app testing rules for new developers on Play Store

Google eases app testing rules for new developers on Play Store

1 months ago

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Google has lowered the number of testers needed for new developers releasing apps on the Play Store from 20 to 12. This applies to developers with personal accounts created after November 13, 2023, who must run a closed test with 12 testers over 14 days. The previous requirement was burdensome for indie developers. Developers with business accounts are not affected, allowing for easier app publishing while maintaining quality through user testing.

Justice Department Pushes Google to Spin Off Chrome Browser Trending ️‍🔥

Justice Department Pushes Google to Spin Off Chrome Browser

3 months ago

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The Department of Justice is reportedly pushing Google to spin off its Chrome browser business and recommending antitrust requirements related to AI and Android. This follows a historic multiyear case where the Justice Department proved Google's web search monopoly in the U.S. A federal judge ruled Google broke antitrust laws in online search and search text ads markets. The Justice Department argues Chrome is a key access point for Google Search, controlling 61% of the U.S. browser market.

App Store Console Now Allows Direct Featuring for Apps and Games

App Store Console Now Allows Direct Featuring for Apps and Games

3 months ago

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The App Store now allows developers to get featured directly from the App Store Console. Developers can share their apps, games, in-app content, or stories for featuring opportunities. Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect can be used to share new content or app enhancements. The App Store highlights developers through stories, collections, In-App Events, and more. Factors for featuring include user experience, UI design, and innovation.

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Judge Orders Google to Open Android to Rival App Stores for Three Years

Judge Orders Google to Open Android to Rival App Stores for Three Years

4 months ago

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Judge James Donato ruled Google must open Google Play to competition for three years, allowing third-party app stores access to its full catalog unless developers opt out. Google must stop requiring Google Play Billing, allow developers to inform users of other payment methods, and link to downloads outside the Play Store. Google cannot offer incentives to favor its store. The ruling aims to foster competition and reduce Google's monopoly.

Apple Updates App Store Screenshot Requirements Following iPhone 16 Pro Announcement

Apple Updates App Store Screenshot Requirements Following iPhone 16 Pro Announcement

5 months ago

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Apple has revised its App Store screenshot requirements following the iPhone 16 Pro announcement. The update includes a new 6.9-inch screenshot requirement, replacing the previous 6.7-inch size, and removes the 5.5-inch requirement. For iPads, only one set of screenshots is now needed, eliminating older generation requirements. Developers must update their screenshot assets to comply, simplifying the submission process.

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Google Play Streamlines App Listing Management

Google Play Streamlines App Listing Management

5 months ago

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Google has updated the Play Store's developer console, moving Custom Store Listings (CSLs) from the Custom Store Listing menu to the main Store Listing menu. This change centralizes the management of both Main Store Listings and CSLs, simplifying navigation, streamlining workflows, and reducing complexity. The update aims to improve the user experience for app developers, making app listing management more intuitive and efficient.

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