Google Play PolicyBytes - November 2022
Theresa, Product Marketing Manager for Android and Google Play, shares important updates from our November 2022 Google Play policy announcements.
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Communicate government information through apps
Google Play wants to help you ensure that if your app communicates government information, it does so transparently and empowers users with reliable and clearly sourced information. Whether you are an independent developer, a contracted developer working with the government,...
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Create a compelling first time user experience
Even with a well-defined goal in mind, users might struggle to get going. Many apps get abandoned on the first day or after first use. Optimizing your user's first time experience with your app can help.
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Google Play PolicyBytes Video - Nov 2019 Policy Updates
Learn more about the recent policy changes we’ve made around misleading claims, metadata, our ad certification network, and more in this PolicyBytes video.
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Grow your audience by optimizing your app for Chrome OS
Android app and games aren't just a mobile-exclusive experience anymore. The evolution in the larger screen ecosystem such as tablets, Chrome OS laptops, and foldables presents an opportunity for you to boost revenue, and deeply engage users with immersive experiences....
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Grow your audience by optimizing your app for Chrome OS
Android app and games aren't just a mobile-exclusive experience anymore. The evolution in the larger screen ecosystem such as tablets, Chrome OS laptops, and foldables presents an opportunity for you to boost revenue, and deeply engage users with immersive experiences....
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Linux (Beta) on Chromebooks
With Linux (Beta) on Chromebooks, Chrome OS not only powers devices from tablets to desktops, but it can also run Android, web and Linux applications natively, making Chromebooks great machines for development.
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Learn more about Google Play policies copy
A key to the Google Play mission is maintaining the safety and integrity of Google Play as a trusted source of high quality apps for users. To support this effort and keep an even playing field for developers, Google Play...
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Introduction to Intellectual Property
Learn how copyright and trademarks impact you as a developer, and how to identify common examples of intellectual property covered by copyright. You'll also be able to report unauthorized use of intellectual property and understand how to inform Google Play of...
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Manage policy violations
Staying compliant with Google Play’s policies and Developer Distribution Agreement requires diligence at each stage of the app development lifecycle. Whether you’re brainstorming new ideas, or maintaining a longstanding app or game, carefully considering how policies come into play could...
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Reduce your app size with Android App Bundles
With Android App Bundles, you can enhance your app’s user experience using a smaller app size. Android App Bundles are a more efficient way to build and release your app. Importantly, the app bundle feature is engineered to deliver greater...
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Subscription features overview
Using Google Play Billing, you can offer in-app products that charge users for content or services on a recurring basis, known as subscriptions. Subscriptions can include items like a collection of items, games, or other content for a recurring fee...
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Introduction to app accessibility
Accessibility refers to the design of products, devices, services, and environments that work for everyone. Designing for accessibility is about designing for users with a wide range of abilities so that everyone can navigate, understand, and use your ...
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Deliver functionality on demand with dynamic features
With dynamic feature modules, you can reduce your app’s initial installation size and load functionality incrementally when it’s needed. Dynamic features are installed on demand after the initial installation to provide additional functionality...
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Support your app's users
To create the best experience for your users, we recommend providing comprehensive support resources for each of your apps.
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Introduction to Android vitals
A better user experience, higher ratings, and more retained installers can all be driven by improving your app’s performance. Using technical performance information from Android vitals on the Play Console, you can focus on the right opportunities for ...
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Grow your subscription business
After you invest time into adding subscriptions to your app, it’s important to keep your app fresh with monetization options that appeal to both new and existing users. By using features available on the Play Console, that help you analyze...
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Understand how Google Play supports you
As a Google Play developer, you can access a number of services and support channels. You will learn how to engage with Google Play when you have questions or concerns about your app, the Play Console, or other programs.
