Google Play Developer Newsletter | Store Listing Certificate, Data safety section launching in February, new device type insights, and more

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January 2022

Google Play Academy: Store Listing Certificate

If you’re a mobile app or game marketer, or a developer looking to improve your app’s listing to find more users, this course is for you. Take the online training and get certified in Google Play store best practices.

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What’s new in Google Play

Data safety section launching in Play Store in February: submit your form in Play Console soon to showcase to users how you keep their data safe by explaining if and how you collect, share, and protect user data.

Device type breakdown in Reach and devices: plan separately for tablet, TV, wearables, Chromebooks and auto with new filters and breakdowns in Reach and devices.

Price range changes for Google Play purchases: in line with current exchange rates, we've updated the price ranges for in-app products, subscriptions, and paid apps in 23 countries, including Turkey, Nigeria, and Brazil.

GOOGLE PLAY CONSOLE

What’s new in Android

12 L Beta 2 is now available: discover how this feature drop offers better support for tablets and foldable devices.

Android Studio Bumblebee (2021.1.1) is now stable. Download the latest update.

Google Play services: new nullability annotations allow you to take advantage of Kotlin null safety in your code.

Android Developers LinkedIn: follow our new account for the latest on Android development tools and resources.

ANDROID DEVELOPERS

FunPlus improves engineering efficiency and device targeting

Learn how FunPlus, developers of State of Survival, successfully took their game 3D with the help of Reach and devices.

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Headspace's Android reboot increases monthly active users by 15%

When Headspace set out to expand beyond meditation into fitness and wellness, they realized their Android app’s architecture wasn't ideal. Android best practices guided them to Android's Jetpack libraries and a rewrite in Kotlin.

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Zyrobotics reaches families with AdWords

Zyrobotics wants to make the world a more accessible place for children, especially those with motor skill challenges and other accessibility needs. Learn how this developer used Google Ads Campaigns to promote their app on Google Search, Play, YouTube, and more.

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Ad insights to grow your game’s revenue

The Google Ads gaming newsletter delivers the latest growth and monetization insights directly to your inbox, including strategies to win users right from day one.

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Upcoming Google Play and Android deadlines

February 2022

Apps must comply with the October policy updates related to Android Emoji policy, Mobile Unwanted Software, and more.

April 2022

Apps must comply with the User Data policy related to the new Data safety section on Google Play.

Apps must comply with the October policy updates related to Families Policy Requirements for kids’ social apps and features.

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