Isn’t it weird that some Android devices ship without the Google Play Store installed? Yes, that is the case, and several Android devices, including the tweaked versions, and non-licensed devices, ...

Major Google Play Store changes are scheduled to begin in the U.S. this month. The new system will affect users, developers, ...

The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is excellent news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or sometimes even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality ...

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The Google Play Store comes pre-installed on most Android phones, but there are situations where it’s missing, disabled, or broken. Devices from China, Amazon Fire tablets, phones running custom ROMs, ...