The Google Play Store could soon automatically open apps after they are installed. The user will see a notification when it happens. App Auto Open is an optional feature that can be toggled on/off.

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According to the screenshots shared by Mishaal Rahman, the updated Google Play Store app now has a toggle for the “Automatically open after install” option. This feature shows up after you hit the ...

A federal judge has ordered Google to open its app store to rivals and give Android users more choice when it comes to downloading apps. Judge James Donato issued his final ruling in the Epic and ...

The Google app on Android has long made use of a Chrome Custom Tab and there’s now a new toolbar when opening Search results and Discover articles. At the moment, all controls are placed in the top ...

The internet giant was ordered by a federal judge to make a series of changes to address its anticompetitive conduct. By Nico Grant Reporting from San Francisco In December, a federal jury in San ...

Android and open source are closely intertwined. In fact, most open-source fans I know also use Android. Coincidence? I think not. One nice thing about Android is that the Google Play Store has lots ...

Google is flexing the power of its latest AI model, Gemini 3, with an experimental feature that can build apps based on open web pages and chatbot queries. GenTabs "turn your tabs into custom apps" to ...

Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) has come into force as of December 18th, 2025 in a move aimed at cracking open ...

The Google app on Android is showing a persistent Search bar at the bottom of any web result or Discover article you open. You’ll find an “Ask anything” Search bar at the bottom of the Chrome Custom ...