More than a store: How we’re evolving Google PlayMore than a store: How we’re evolving Google PlayVice President and General Manager

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMore rewards With over 220 million members, Google Play Points is already one of the world’s largest rewards programs. We recently leveled up our offering with new perks and early access to top titles. Now, we’re doing even more to celebrate our members with new rewards and exclusive experiences. This week, we’re launching Super Weekly […]

Exclusive experience at Pokémon GO Fest 2024 for Google Play Points membersExclusive experience at Pokémon GO Fest 2024 for Google Play Points membersGeneral Manager

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn May, we announced that we were leveling up Google Play Points with exciting new perks and rewards. That included exclusive early access to new games, Diamond Valley, and VIP experiences at the hottest events in gaming and entertainment. We’re kicking off those VIP experiences today at Pokémon GO Fest 2024. We’ve teamed up with […]

#WeArePlay celebrates app and game founders from Australia#WeArePlay celebrates app and game founders from AustraliaBrand Marketing Manager

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSweaty Chair Studio, Sydney After graduating in computer science, Brian embarked on a career as a 3D animator. Following a stint in Silicon Valley, he returned to Sydney and founded his own gaming company, SweatyChair, merging his technical skills with the passion for art. During a gaming developer competition, Brian — alongside his wife and […]

4 new ways to enjoy reading with Google Play Books4 new ways to enjoy reading with Google Play BooksDirector, Product Management, Google Play Books

Reading Time: 2 minutesDiscover new audiobooks with the Google Play Books YouTube channel Head over to the Google Play Books channel on YouTube to listen to thousands of audiobook previews, at no cost to you. All of these samples are already available in the Google Play Books store via the Android app, iOS app and web so you […]

5 Google Play features for poetry lovers to try5 Google Play features for poetry lovers to tryDirector, Product Management, Google Play Books

Reading Time: 2 minutesApril is National Poetry Month — the perfect time to discover your favorite poems. Whether you want to dive into a powerful sonnet or enjoy the playful simplicity of a haiku, Google Play Books has features to help you enjoy reading poetry. Here are handy tips and tricks to take your poetry reading up a […]

Find even more content celebrating women on Google PlayFind even more content celebrating women on Google PlayHead of Editorial

Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn from female voices through our book collections and editorial pages If you’re eager to explore more empowering stories, we’re spotlighting celebrity-curated book collections. Explore UK journalist Bryony Gordon’s picks, including her memoir, “Mad Woman,” or delve into American romance author Kennedy Ryan’s favorite books. We’re also highlighting e-books and audiobooks with inspiring female leads […]

4 updates from the 2024 Google for Games Developer Summit4 updates from the 2024 Google for Games Developer SummitGeneral Manager

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGaming can bring people together, which is why we’re committed to making the gaming experience fun and engaging for everyone. You can earn rewards for playing your favorite games on Play, connect with a passionate community of gamers on YouTube, discover new titles you’ll love through Ads, and enjoy secure, seamless gameplay powered by Cloud. […]

10 studios selected for Google Play’s 2023 Indie Games Fund10 studios selected for Google Play’s 2023 Indie Games FundDirector, Developer Marketing Google Play

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGoogle Play’s Indie Games Fund is back for 2023. It awards $2 million in equity-free funding and hands-on support to games studios based in Latin America, helping them continue to grow their businesses on Play. Today, we’re unveiling the 10 studios and games that have been selected — ranging from medieval-time adventures to 90’s-style arcade […]

New games and features on Google Play Games Beta on PCNew games and features on Google Play Games Beta on PCDirector of Product, Google Play Games

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSince we launched Google Play Games in Beta, gamers from all over the world have jumped on to play their favorite mobile games on Windows 10 and 11 PCs. Now we’re sharing a few updates to Google Play Games for even better gameplay — including more games, a new search feature and support for game […]

4 updates to Google Play Games Beta on PC4 updates to Google Play Games Beta on PCDirector of Product, Google Play Games

Reading Time: 2 minutesToday we’re announcing four big updates to Google Play Games Beta on PC, which gives you access to mobile games on more devices. Taking into account feedback from players and developers around the world, we’ve added hundreds of new games, expanded to new regions, made it accessible for more players, and rolled out a new […]

Never miss a moment of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™Never miss a moment of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™Soccer Enthusiast

Reading Time: 2 minutesFind exciting videos on YouTube There are even more ways to watch the biggest moments throughout the tournament on YouTube. Sport fans can catch up with full length highlights, recaps and clips on the YouTube channels of official tournament broadcasters all over the world, plus FIFA will celebrate the greatest moments of the tournament on […]

Defend the Earth in a new immersive SPACE INVADERS gameDefend the Earth in a new immersive SPACE INVADERS gameSenior Product Manager

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn honor of the 45th anniversary of the iconic game “SPACE INVADERS,” we partnered with TAITO, the game’s developer, and Unit9 to transform the world into a playground — thanks to augmented reality (AR). “SPACE INVADERS: World Defense,” a mobile game on Android and iOS, invites players from around the world to get outside and […]

#WeArePlay celebrates app and game founders from Europe#WeArePlay celebrates app and game founders from EuropeGoogle Play

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAgora Awards, Spain While traveling across Central America, filmmaker Octavi Royo wanted to share with others his experience and the amazing work of the communities he met. So he created Agora Awards, an app where artists can exhibit their work online around set themes, while people vote for their favorites. One of the contests was […]

3 stories of founders building apps for the LGBTQ+ community3 stories of founders building apps for the LGBTQ+ communityBrand Marketing Manager

Reading Time: < 1 minuteShivam, Ankur and Rohit from Noida, India launched a safe space for dating One day, Shivam’s friend and roommate confided in him about the problems he faced as a gay person on dating apps, explaining the safety issues, catfishing and scams he’d experienced. Determined to help his friend, Shivam teamed up with co-founders Ankur and […]

Build reading skills with a new Google Play Books featureBuild reading skills with a new Google Play Books featureProduct Manager

Reading Time: 2 minutesMy daughter is about to finish kindergarten. Recently, to my delight, she’s started reading books out loud to her baby brother. When she struggles with a word, we work together to help her sound it out. She’s proud to have moved on to “big words” and has grown more confident in her reading abilities. When […]

Checks, Google’s AI-powered privacy platformChecks, Google’s AI-powered privacy platformCo-Founder & GM, ChecksCo-Founder & Legal Lead, Checks

Reading Time: < 1 minuteChecks has experienced tremendous growth over the past year, helping global companies in the gaming, health, finance, education and retail sectors. With apps from current Checks customers representing over 3+ billion in collective downloads, the platform has already helped companies, like Miniclip, Rovio, Kongregate, Crayola and Yousician, navigate privacy compliance more efficiently. Checks has also […]

7 formas en las que los productos de Google homenajean a la comunidad asiática7 formas en las que los productos de Google homenajean a la comunidad asiáticaVicepresidente, Comunicaciones Globales y Asuntos Públicos

Reading Time: < 1 minute7. Descubre las tendencias de búsqueda y las nuevas estrellas de la comunidad asiática y del Pacífico Por tercer año consecutivo, Google se asocia con Gold House para su edición anual de la A100 List , la lista más importante que rinde homenaje a las 100 personas asiáticas y del Pacífico de mayor impacto en […]