What's new in Android and Google Play
| | | | | | | | | First developer preview of Android 13 | | | | | | Get a first look at our next release with Android 13 Developer Preview 1. Android 13 marks an important step forward for privacy, security, and developer productivity. It also builds on some updates we made in 12L to help you take advantage of the 250+ million large screen Android devices. Try it out, share your feedback, start preparing, and help us make Android better for everyone. | | | | | | | | What's new in Google Play | | | Game developers can optimize their monetization strategy with the launch of new strategic guidance tools in Play Console for in-app purchases. Get metric-driven guidance to help you understand key monetization drivers, identify opportunities, and turn insights into action. | | | | | | | |  | | Google for Games Developer Summit returns March 15 | | Learn about our latest games solutions and product innovations to help make game development simpler and improve the performance of your game. The summit is online and open to all. Plan ahead by checking out the agenda. | | | | |  | | Google Play Games beta on PC | | Now you can bring your Android games to PCs. Enable immersive and seamless gameplay between a phone, tablet, Chromebook, and Windows PC with Google Play Games on PC. Join us at the g.co/gamedevsummit to learn more as we plan to expand the beta later this year. | | | | | | | |  | | Sustainable Growth: How Babbel increased ratings volume by 64% | | Babbel increased the number of Play Store app ratings by 64% after implementing the In-App Review API. Learn how the team did it, and how else it positively impacted their sustainable growth on Google Play. | | | | |  | | Reach more compatible devices | | Learn how Spokko increased the reach of The Witcher: Monster Slayer with Android Performance Tuner and the Google Play device catalog. | | | | | | | | | | | Firebase automates personalization with AI | | Firebase Remote Config's personalization feature automatically finds the optimal experience for every user. By trying alternatives with different users, it learns which work best and chooses the option predicted to maximize the results you want. | | | | | | | | Upcoming Google Play and Android deadlines | | April 2022 | | | Apps must comply with the October policy updates related to Android Emojis and Families Policy Requirements for kids, social apps, and features. | | | July 2022 | | | Apps must comply with the User Data policy related to the new Data safety section on Google Play. | | | | | | | | | | | Keep users coming back - Google Play Academy | | Learn about the top reasons for uninstalls, then discover best practices to build and retain an engaged user base, improve negative feedback, and analyze apps' technical performance. | | | | | | | | Thanks for tuning in, | | The Google Play team | | | | | | | | |
