Google Play Store

How to Download Apps to Your Android Phone From the Web

The Google Play Store isn’t only available on your Android phone or tablet. You can browse apps and games in the Play Store on the web, but it’s also possible to install them on your phone from the website….

Joe Fedewa Sep 7th, 2022

How to See the First Android App You Ever Installed

Android has been around since 2008. You may not have been using it that long, but you’ve probably installed a decent number of apps in your time. Ever wonder which was the first? We’ll show you where to look….

Joe Fedewa Aug 8th, 2022

Google Cracks Down on Android Game Cheating With New API

Cheating is an ever-present problem for many games, especially on platforms like PC and Android where it’s easier to modify a game’s files. Google is now rolling out the Play Integrity API on Android, aimed specifically at li…

Corbin Davenport May 11th, 2022

How to Redeem a Google Play Card

Have you received a Google Play gift card from someone? If so, you’ll have to redeem it in your account before you can use the card’s funds. We’ll show you how to do just that on your desktop and Android device….

Mahesh Makvana Mar 28th, 2022

How to View Your Google Play Store Purchase History

Want to see a list of all the items you’ve ever purchased from Google Play? If so, the service offers an option to quickly check your order history. Here’s how to use it on desktop and Android.

Mahesh Makvana Mar 6th, 2022

How to Remove a Credit Card or Other Payment Method From Google Play

Whether your credit card has expired and you can’t use it, or you don’t want to use a certain form of payment anymore, it’s easy to remove your payment methods from Google Play. We’ll show you how to do that on desktop and An…

Mahesh Makvana Feb 11th, 2022

How to Update the Google Play Store

Google Play Store is how you get and update apps and games on your Android phone. Typically, it updates itself automatically so that you always have the latest bug fixes and features. However, you can also force an update to …

Mahesh Makvana Feb 6th, 2022

Google’s “Lite” Android Apps Can Save Data and Battery

Some of the best Android apps are also some of the most bloated. Google has a few apps like this, but you probably use them every day. Did you know Google offers slimmed-down versions of many of its apps?…

Joe Fedewa Jan 25th, 2022

Google Reveals the First Batch of Android Games for Windows

Back in December, Google announced that it was bringing Android games to Windows through its own app, and now the company has provided some additional details, including a batch of Android games that’ll be playable on Windows…

Dave LeClair Jan 19th, 2022

How to Use a Light Meter App to Shoot Film

Learning to use a 35mm film camera can be intimidating. There’s no screen to check, so you need some way to gauge exposure without burning through frames the way you would with a digital SLR. A light meter app can save the da…

John Bogna Oct 10th, 2021

Google to Tailor Play Store Ratings to Users’ Devices

Google is looking to make Play Store ratings more beneficial for individuals by tailoring them towards each person’s device, rather than having overall ratings that apply to everyone. This means that someone with a tablet won…

Dave LeClair Aug 24th, 2021

Google Play Store vs. Google Store: What’s the Difference?

In the Google world, there are two store names you’ve probably seen. While the Google Play Store and the Google Store may sound similar, they are very different. Each one serves an important purpose in the Google ecosystem….

Joe Fedewa Feb 9th, 2021

What Is the Google Play Store?

Google is mostly known for search, but it has much more to offer. That’s obvious when you visit the Google Play Store, a digital market full of content. Let’s take a look at what it is and how it started….

Joe Fedewa Feb 1st, 2021

How to Get a Refund From the Google Play Store

Just like when you buy a physical product, it’s possible to get refunds on digital goods as well. With the Google Play Store, that includes apps, games, movies, books, and more. We’ll show you how to get your money back….

Joe Fedewa Dec 26th, 2020

How to Cancel a Google Play Store or Android App Subscription

The Google Play Store is the home for subscriptions set up using your Android device. When you’re ready to stop paying for weekly, monthly, or yearly subscriptions, here’s how to cancel with your Android handset or the web….

Justin Duino May 8th, 2020

How to Disable Autoplaying Videos in the Google Play Store on Android

Does anyone like autoplaying videos? I know I don’t. Google recently added autoplaying videos to the Play Store on Android. As with Netflix and YouTube, these can now easily be disabled from the app’s Settings menu. Here’s ho…

Justin Duino Dec 24th, 2019

How to Get a Refund From the Google Play Store

It doesn’t matter how great the reviews of an app or game are; there’s always the chance that you’ll buy it, download it, and be underwhelmed. Maybe it doesn’t work as you’d hoped or even worse, doesn’t work at all. That’s wh…

Oliver Haslam Nov 28th, 2018

How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet

Amazon Fire Tablets restrict you to the Amazon Appstore, but they run Fire OS, a custom version of Android. That means you can install Google’s Play Store to gain access to millions of Android apps and games, including Goog…

Joe Fedewa Nov 23rd, 2017

How to Install the Google Play Store on the Amazon Fire HD 8

Amazon’s slightly-larger Fire HD 8 tablet is a bit more expensive than the entry-level Fire Tablet, but it comes with a faster processor and a higher-resolution display that’s well worth the cost. However, it still comes with…

Craig Lloyd Nov 29th, 2016

How to Fix the Google Play Store When It Constantly Force Closes

Nothing is quite as dreadful as seeing that fateful “Unfortunately, Google Play Store has stopped” message…every time you open the Store. Here’s what to do if the Play Store on your phone or tablet just keeps crashing….

Cameron Summerson Apr 29th, 2016

How to Clear Your Search and Apps History in the Google Play Store on Your Android Device

Your Google Play Store search history includes previously searched for apps, movies, books, music, etc. and is saved and stored in your Play Store account. Also, every app you’ve downloaded, whether free or paid, is stored …

Lori Kaufman Dec 24th, 2014

What Alternatives Are There to the Google Play Store?

Curious about alternatives to the Google Play Store (formerly the Android Market) for reading app reviews and downloading content? Read on as we explore some of the alternatives.

Jason Fitzpatrick Aug 6th, 2013

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