Google beefs up ads, analytics, and updates for Android game developers
Game developers are about to get a handful of tools that should make their jobs easier. Google announced a number of improvements to its...
Google Play gets ‘Indie Corner’ to promote games from smaller studios
SAN FRANCISCO — Remember when your teacher made you sit in the corner after you did something bad and you would spend all that...
How Google Play could fix the frustrating, impenetrable Chinese mobile gaming market
China has a massive mobile gaming market, but it’s not a viable option if you’re a Western developer. That could change if Google returns to...
Google Play Games drops Google+ integration
You no longer need a Google+ account to enjoy the benefits of connected gaming on Android. Google is introducing Gamer IDs to its Google...
Back-end secrets for app store optimization (webinar)
Whether you’re publishing game or utility apps, Yetizen CCO Japheth Dillman says that far too many marketers are neglecting even the most basic optimization strategies. “Ninety-nine...
Google changes Android permissions to make game sign-ups easier
[Updated with additional news: 10:44 am Jan. 25] Google has changed the way the Android operating system handles permissions for game players so that...
App Annie 2015: Google Play saw 100% more downloads than the iOS App Store, but Apple generated 75% more revenue
In 2015, Google Play saw 100 percent more downloads than Apple’s App Store. Double the number of downloads is a huge achievement. In 2014,...
Diving into the Samsung app store: Sonic’s mobile retirement home, and a Doodle God who never doodles
Me and my Samsung squad once again assemble to take on the League of Android Apps. In today's episode: a farming simulator that actually likes farming, a rag-doll based car game cheaper than the tin buckets you're driving, and much more!
Google brings gameplay recording to Android with update to the Play Games app
Everyone on Android is about to turn into a YouTube personality. Google is launching a new version of its Google Play Games app today...
Google increases Android app size limit on the Play store from 50MB to 100MB
Google today announced a change that should help Android developers who are building more complex apps and games: The size limit allowed on Google...