Google Play Store for Android tablets has retired the search bar on its main screen in favor of a dedicated tab. Here’s how it works.

Google has quietly rolled out a new update for the Play Store app. The new update allows the Google Play Store to auto-open newly installed or downloaded applications. Notably, Google has been testing this functionality since June this year.

Do not grant permissions to an app that it should not need: torches and star-gazing apps don’t need access to your contacts and phone. And never grant accessibility permissions that facilitate device control unless you have a need. Once a month, scan through your phone and delete a few of the apps you no longer need or haven’t used in a long time.

The Google Play Store is rolling out an auto-open feature for newly downloaded apps. It will open an app five seconds after the installation is complete.

Epic Games has accused Samsung and Google of colluding to stifle competition and restrict user choice in a lawsuit filed on Monday. The legal action claims that Samsung’s Auto Blocker feature, introduced in late 2023,

Epic Games, known for its courtroom battles, has launched another legal fight—this time targeting Google and Samsung. The lawsuit claims that both companies have been restraining new app stores or alternatives like Epic Games Store from appearing on Samsung devices.