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August 2024

Catch up with the goodies from this month’s Made by Google event, including the new Pixel foldable and watch. Then, get the lowdown on how you get building for Wear OS 5, foldables, and more.

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Register for a public policy webinar on Sept 11

Public Policy and developers

The public policy landscape has evolved significantly in the last year. From data privacy to competition, artificial intelligence (AI) to the digital economy, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and in state capitals across the country are introducing legislation that could impact your work. As a developer, your voice is critical in policy discussions. Join us on September 11 at 3:00PM ET for a webinar hosted by RXN group, a Washington, D.C. public affairs firm, to learn more about the policy landscape and how you can get involved.

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Google Play and Android policy deadlines

We regularly update our policies to help keep Google Play a safe and trustworthy platform. To learn more about how to comply with these changes:

Watch this PolicyBytes video

Ask questions or share best practices with fellow developers in the Google Play Developer Help Community

Deadlines in August

New and updated apps must use Billing Library version 6 or newer.

Comply with the updated Deceptive Behavior policies that emphasize functionally deceptive apps and the requirement to provide accurate disclosures and metadata.

Deadlines in October

Apps may only access photos and videos when doing so is directly related to app functionality. Otherwise, apps are requested to use a system picker.

Deadlines in January 2025

SafetyNet Attestation will be turned off. Timeline extended from June 2024 to January 2025.

We’re introducing a Child Safety Standards policy requiring Social and Dating apps to follow specific standards and self-certify compliance on Play Console before publishing.

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What’s New In Play & Android

Image of new Samsung watch, foldables, earbuds, and ring.

Be ready for the new Samsung Galaxy foldables and watches

Get your apps tuned for the latest Android devices: learn how to prepare your app for Wear OS 5 and build adaptive apps that scale across mobile, tablets, foldables, and more.

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GOOGLE PLAY ACADEMY

Functionality, Content, and User Experience

In this course you learn about the Google Play Limited Functionality and Content policy. Understand how to differentiate between acceptable and disallowed practices and avoid common pitfalls to ensure that your app is compliant.

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#WEAREPLAY

#WeArePlay: Meet Jakub from Prague

Jakub’s company, Amanita Design, crafts immersive games—including the popular Machinarium—influenced by Czech legends and folklore.

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153 new stories from people creating apps and games in the U.S.

Our tour around the world continues. We’re heading back to the U.S. to celebrate 153 brand new stories, 3 per state, spotlighting more businesses growing on Google Play.

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News & Updates

The Responsible Generative AI Toolkit

From determining the content you should or shouldn't generate to identifying “toxic” comments, discover guidance and tools to help you design, build, and evaluate open AI models responsibly.

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