Google Playhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/Google Playen-usTue, 25 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Logo_Play_512px_clr_nGVTgYY.max-80x80.format-webp.webpGoogle Playhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/4 updates to Google Play Games Beta on PChttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-games-beta-july-2023-update/A collage of 9 thumbnails of various games, including Summoners War, Homescapes, Call of Dragons, Evony: The Kings Return and Arknights along with their ratings<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2023-07-21_at_3.36.5.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’ve added new games, expanded access to more than 60 new regions, and lowered the minimum PC specs to play Google Play Games.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-games-beta-july-2023-update/Google Playarticle4 updates to Google Play Games Beta on PCWe’ve added new games, expanded access to more than 60 new regions, and lowered the minimum PC specs to play Google Play Games.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-games-beta-july-2023-update/Arjun DayalDirector of Product, Google Play GamesNever miss a moment of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™https://blog.google/products/search/never-miss-a-moment-of-the-fifa-womens-world-cup/Two female soccer players in blue jerseys passing the ball to each other the the Google Search bar in the background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Womens_World_Cup_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Keep up with the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and play a mini-game on Google and YouTube.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/search/never-miss-a-moment-of-the-fifa-womens-world-cup/SearchGoogle TVGoogle PlayYouTubearticleNever miss a moment of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™Keep up with the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and play a mini-game on Google and YouTube.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/search/never-miss-a-moment-of-the-fifa-womens-world-cup/Gopher GoalSoccer EnthusiastDefend the Earth in a new immersive SPACE INVADERS gamehttps://blog.google/products/google-ar-vr/space-invaders/Female player defending London from 3D Space Invaders in augmented reality.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/00_SI_HeroBanner_2096x1182.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google and TAITO partner to release SPACE INVADERS: World Defense, a new immersive AR game that turns the world into a playground.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-ar-vr/space-invaders/Google in AsiaGoogle AR & VRDevelopersJapanGoogle PlayarticleDefend the Earth in a new immersive SPACE INVADERS gameGoogle and TAITO partner to release SPACE INVADERS: World Defense, a new immersive AR game that turns the world into a playground.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-ar-vr/space-invaders/Stevan SilvaSenior Product Manager5 ways families can use Google Play this summerhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-kids-educational-features/An illustration of several families on a beach. One person is holding a surfboard in one arm and the Google Play logo in another as they walk toward the water.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/google_play_summer_hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Families can use Google Play to stay entertained and continue learning throughout the summer.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-kids-educational-features/FamiliesGoogle Playarticle5 ways families can use Google Play this summerFamilies can use Google Play to stay entertained and continue learning throughout the summer.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-kids-educational-features/Mrinalini LoewGMPlay AppsMeet the founders bringing their passions to life on Google Playhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/stories-from-weareplay-europe/#WeArePlay GIF image showing images of many different app and game founders with map of Europe overlay followed by #WeArePlay text and Google Play lock up.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/Europe_Blog_KeywordHeader_TransparentBlue_Outline_Smaller_v04_NoComp.gif">Meet the people behind apps and games from 42 countriesWed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/stories-from-weareplay-europe/Google PlayGoogle in EuropearticleMeet the founders bringing their passions to life on Google PlayGooglehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/stories-from-weareplay-europe/Leticia LagoGoogle Play3 stories of founders building apps for the LGBTQ+ communityhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-lgbtq-apps-pride-2023/A collage of four pictures featuring one woman and five men. From left to right: a woman wearing a hat against a snowy backdrop, two men wearing Voda-branded hoodies, and a group of three men standing in a restaurant.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/WeArePlay_3Stories_KeywordBanne.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">For Pride Month, our latest #WeArePlay stories feature founders building apps for the LGBTQ+ community.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-lgbtq-apps-pride-2023/Google Playarticle3 stories of founders building apps for the LGBTQ+ communityFor Pride Month, our latest #WeArePlay stories feature founders building apps for the LGBTQ+ community.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-play-lgbtq-apps-pride-2023/Robbie McLachlanBrand Marketing ManagerDeveloper MarketingBuild reading skills with a new Google Play Books featurehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/build-reading-skills-with-a-new-google-play-books-feature/An adult and child sit outside and look at a red Android phone together.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Reading_practice_Adult_and_Chil.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Reading practice helps new readers improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/build-reading-skills-with-a-new-google-play-books-feature/FamiliesGoogle PlayarticleBuild reading skills with a new Google Play Books featureReading practice helps new readers improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/build-reading-skills-with-a-new-google-play-books-feature/Vitaliy DikkerProduct ManagerGoogle Play BooksNew ways Android is improving your drivehttps://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-new-features-google-io-2023/Illustration of a car interior with two hands holding the steering wheel and the display showing charging station locations on Waze.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_Android_Auto_hero_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New features are coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in to help drivers both on and off the road.Wed, 10 May 2023 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-new-features-google-io-2023/WazeAndroidGoogle PlayMapsarticleNew ways Android is improving your driveNew features are coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in to help drivers both on and off the road.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-new-features-google-io-2023/Roshan KhanDirector, Auto Product ManagementChecks, Google’s AI-powered privacy platformhttps://blog.google/technology/ai/checks-googles-ai-powered-privacy-platform/illustration of hand holding a phone<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Checks_Keyword_Hero_Image-01.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Checks takes the complexity out of compliance, using AI to help companies quickly discover, communicate and fix issues.Wed, 03 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/technology/ai/checks-googles-ai-powered-privacy-platform/Google PlayDevelopersSafety & SecurityAIarticleChecks, Google’s AI-powered privacy platformChecks takes the complexity out of compliance, using AI to help companies quickly discover, communicate and fix issues.Googlehttps://blog.google/technology/ai/checks-googles-ai-powered-privacy-platform/Fergus HurleyCo-Founder & GM, ChecksNia CastellyCo-Founder & Legal Lead, Checks8 formas en las que los productos de Google homenajean a la comunidad asiáticahttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-2023-es/Ilustración colorida de una bandeja de bocadillos chinos, como naranjas y galletas de camarón con juegos y cartas debajo de ella.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/APAHM_hero_rtsb7ah.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Obtén más información sobre las formas en las que puedes celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Asiático-estadounidense y de las islas del Pacífico con los productos y servicios…Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-2023-es/Google AssistantGoogle TVGoogle PlayDiversity and Inclusionarticle8 formas en las que los productos de Google homenajean a la comunidad asiáticaObtén más información sobre las formas en las que puedes celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Asiático-estadounidense y de las islas del Pacífico con los productos y servicios de GoogleGooglehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-2023-es/Lily LinVicepresidente, Comunicaciones Globales y Asuntos Públicos8 ways Google products can help you celebrate the Asian communityhttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-2023/Colorful, illustration-style image of a tray of Chinese snacks like oranges and shrimp crackers against a background of cards and games.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/APAHM_hero_rtsb7ah.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">How you can use Google products to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander culture for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-2023/Google AssistantGoogle TVGoogle PlayDiversity and Inclusionarticle8 ways Google products can help you celebrate the Asian communityHow you can use Google products to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander culture for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-2023/Lily LinVice President, Global Communications & Public Affairs4 ways to use your Google Play Pointshttps://blog.google/products/google-play/how-to-use-google-play-points/Three cell phones displaying Google Play Points offers for DoorDash, Instacart and Google merchandise.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Keyword_BlogPost_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Discover four ways to redeem your Google Play Points, including for new partner offers and Google merchandise.Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/how-to-use-google-play-points/Google Playarticle4 ways to use your Google Play PointsDiscover four ways to redeem your Google Play Points, including for new partner offers and Google merchandise.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/how-to-use-google-play-points/Elena ChenProduct ManagerGoogle Play5 ways to find deals on Google Play Bookshttps://blog.google/products/google-play/deals-on-books/Illustration of an open book surrounded by price tags and mathematical symbols.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google-Blog-New-Deals-Hero-Imag.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Play Books offers several ways to find great deals and discounts on ebooks and audiobooks that are just right for you.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/deals-on-books/Google Playarticle5 ways to find deals on Google Play BooksGoogle Play Books offers several ways to find great deals and discounts on ebooks and audiobooks that are just right for you.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/deals-on-books/Cullen RotroffProduct ManagerGoogle Play Books4 new stories of women founders on Google Playhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/women-founders/A collage of four pictures featuring five women. From left to right: a woman smiles and sips bubble tea, two women smile and hold a plant, a woman wearing a seatbelt smiles and a woman standing outside smiles.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/WeArePlay_4Stories_KeywordBanne.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">For International Women’s Day, our latest #WeArePlay stories feature inspirational women building apps and games.Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/women-founders/EntrepreneursSmall BusinessGoogle PlayDevelopersarticle4 new stories of women founders on Google PlayFor International Women’s Day, our latest #WeArePlay stories feature inspirational women building apps and games.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/women-founders/Patricia CorreaSenior DirectorGlobal Developer MarketingCelebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month with Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/womens-history-month-2023/A part of the team at Austra, sitting and standing in a warehouse-like room with shelves stocked with boxes and wood palettes scattered around. They are in a tight group smiling at the camera.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/797_Asutra_5X3A1208.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn about the ways Google products are embracing equity and celebrating women in honor of International Women’s Day.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:09:00 +0000https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/womens-history-month-2023/SearchGoogle PlaySmall BusinessDiversity and InclusionarticleCelebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month with GoogleLearn about the ways Google products are embracing equity and celebrating women in honor of International Women’s Day.Googlehttps://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/diversity/womens-history-month-2023/Elise Marie BirkhoferGlobal Head of Women's Community & Programs12 tips to help you read more books this yearhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/read-more-books-2023/Illustration of books, a Pixel phone, a tablet, headphones, a lamp and a cup of coffee on a desk.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/books_2023_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Use different features from Google Books, Google Play, Android and more to read more books this year.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/read-more-books-2023/SearchGoogle WorkspaceAndroidGoogle Playarticle12 tips to help you read more books this yearUse different features from Google Books, Google Play, Android and more to read more books this year.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/read-more-books-2023/Molly McHugh-JohnsonContributorThe KeywordA new way for families to make purchases on Google Playhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/purchase-requests-google-play-families/With Purchase Requests, it’s now easier for families to safely purchase both paid apps and in-app purchases.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/purchase-requests-google-play-families/Google PlayarticleA new way for families to make purchases on Google PlayGooglehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/purchase-requests-google-play-families/Madhur ChadhaProduct ManagerGoogle Play CommerceGoogle Play’s best apps and games of 2022https://blog.google/products/google-play/google-plays-best-apps-and-games-of-2022/A trophy with the Google Play arrow logo in its center. Next to the trophy are a plus sign and a gaming controller.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/bo_2022-cep-mh-xfn-global-20221.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re announcing Google Play’s Best of 2022 Awards, celebrating the year’s best apps, games and more.Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/google-plays-best-apps-and-games-of-2022/Google PlayarticleGoogle Play’s best apps and games of 2022We’re announcing Google Play’s Best of 2022 Awards, celebrating the year’s best apps, games and more.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-plays-best-apps-and-games-of-2022/Tian LimVP of UX and ProductGoogle PlayWhy this former researcher started a game companyhttps://blog.google/products/google-play/why-this-former-researcher-started-a-game-company/A man stands outside in the desert and looks to the left. The #WeArePlay logo is in the bottom left, and the Google Play logo is in the bottom right.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/WeArePlay-Felipe_KeywordBanner_.max-600x600.format-webp_g2DkLKz.webp">Our latest #WeArePlay film features Filipe, a former researcher who co-founded a game company to share Brazilian culture with the world.Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/why-this-former-researcher-started-a-game-company/EntrepreneursSmall BusinessGoogle PlayDevelopersarticleWhy this former researcher started a game companyOur latest #WeArePlay film features Filipe, a former researcher who co-founded a game company to share Brazilian culture with the world.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/why-this-former-researcher-started-a-game-company/Patricia CorreaSenior DirectorGlobal Developer MarketingGoogle Play’s Indie Games Fund selects 10 Latin American studioshttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-plays-indie-games-fund-selects-10-latin-american-studios/Gif of a blobby character jumping and waving inside a golden ring.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_images/IGFund_KeywordHeader_Recipients_announcement.gif">Google Play reveals the 10 recipients of the Indie Games Fund, created to support small games studios in Latin America.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/google-play/google-plays-indie-games-fund-selects-10-latin-american-studios/Google PlayGoogle in Latin AmericaDevelopersarticleGoogle Play’s Indie Games Fund selects 10 Latin American studiosGoogle Play reveals the 10 recipients of the Indie Games Fund, created to support small games studios in Latin America.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/google-play/google-plays-indie-games-fund-selects-10-latin-american-studios/Patricia CorreaSenior DirectorGlobal Developer Marketing