Google Play2026-10-14 02:56:15Google Play lets AI-made Android apps stay private and skip developer account signupGoogle has introduced a new way for users to install Android apps created with Google AI Studio without registering for a Google Play developer account or using a wired setup. The company calls these creations “personal apps,” and for now they are private by design: only the creator can see them, they do not appear in Google Play search results, and they remain separate from the public app catalog. Google said the first named market is the United States, while other markets were not specified. The process has two steps. Users describe the app they want in Google AI Studio, where AI generates the code, and then activate the app on their own devices through Google Play. According to Google, eligible users must be at least 18 years old, the app must be built in AI Studio, and the feature must be available in their market. Google also said a new “Your personal library” section in Play will let users find and reinstall these apps across multiple devices tied to the same account. The move changes a process that previously required either USB debugging and ADB installation or a paid Google Play developer account with testing restrictions. Google said sharing with a small circle of friends and family will come in the coming months, while Bloomberg reported that paid in-app services for personal apps will face early limits.110
B.AI2026-09-14 08:43:58B.AI launches Android app on Google PlayAI platform B.AI said its Android app is now officially available on the Google Play Store. Users can download it by searching for "B.AI," or get the official APK by scanning the QR code in the top-right corner of the B.AI website. According to the announcement, the app includes B.AI’s full core functions and page layout rather than a limited mobile version. It also comes with a built-in "service availability" check. That feature lets users in mainland China and other restricted network environments directly view and copy the currently available web access address and API Base URL, which can then be used to complete API client configuration. The update centers on mobile access and connection setup, with B.AI positioning the app as a way for users to reach the platform through either Google Play or the official APK download channel.910
Pump.fun2026-09-11 07:14:59Pump.fun app removed from iOS App Store in the U.S. and IndiaPump.fun’s mobile lead, carl, said the project’s mobile app has been taken down from Apple’s iOS App Store in the United States and India. He said the change does not affect users who already have the app installed, and added that user funds remain safe. For new users, the app is still available through the Google Play Store. Carl also said he expects the app to return to the App Store soon. The update was shared in a post on X and did not include further details on why the app was removed from the two App Store markets.960
Fomo2026-08-31 11:34:32Fomo breaks into top five U.S. finance apps, briefly overtaking Cash App and KalshiFomo, a social crypto trading app built for Robinhood Chain and other networks, entered the top five finance apps in the U.S. on Aug. 21 and at one point climbed to No. 3, ahead of Cash App and prediction market platform Kalshi. The app is now ranked within the top 15. Founded by Paul Erlanger and Se Yong Park, Fomo launched its public beta in May 2025. The company later raised $17 million in a Series A round in November 2025, led by Benchmark with participation from 140 angel investors, and then completed a $75 million Series B. Its disclosed equity financing totals about $94 million. Fomo supports Solana, Base, BNB Chain, Monad and Robinhood Chain. Users can view real-time trades from accounts they follow, track leaderboards, and copy trading signals. The app also allows instant deposits through Apple Pay. According to Bitcoin.com News, Fomo has recorded more than 1 million cumulative installs on Google Play, over 600,000 users, and more than $4 billion in trading volume.880
Google2026-08-27 16:41:27Google agrees to $353 million settlement in UK app developer class actionGoogle has agreed to pay $353 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought by app developers in the United Kingdom. The case alleged that the company abused its dominant position in the Google Play store by charging developers excessive fees. According to Techub, citing Crypto Briefing, the settlement throws fresh attention on growing legal scrutiny of how large technology companies conduct themselves in digital marketplaces. The report also said the deal could prompt additional regulatory action in other jurisdictions. The settlement centers on claims tied to Google Play’s market position and developer charges, making it part of a broader pattern of legal and regulatory pressure on major platform operators.1010
Bilibili2026-08-25 02:24:16Bilibili relaunches international app with no ID checks for overseas creatorsBilibili has brought its international app back to Google Play and removed identity verification for overseas creators who want to publish on the platform. Under the previous process, creators outside China had to upload passport or other identity documents to comply with real-name rules. The new rollout drops that step entirely. The company’s creator recruitment materials also list three monetization options: revenue sharing, virtual tipping, and a brand matchmaking marketplace. Yet Bilibili has not disclosed the revenue split, payment methods, or how royalty management will work across different markets. The brand marketplace is still labeled as being in development, with no launch date announced. At the same time, Bilibili is pushing localization. The relaunched app includes AI dubbing, keeps its signature bullet-comment feature, and is hiring community and localization staff in Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Istanbul, and Tokyo. In Singapore, it is recruiting a product manager to build a cross-language AI content moderation system from scratch. The company is restarting, not debuting, its international app, while iOS and its English-language website are still marked as coming soon.7960
OKX2026-07-29 01:10:56OKX returns to Google Play in South Korea, while Bybit remains blockedOKX’s Android app is back on the Google Play Store in South Korea after a four-day removal, allowing users to download the app again and install updates. Bybit, which faced restrictions during the same period, is still unavailable and has remained inaccessible since July 10. The change follows earlier action by South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit, or FIU, against 29 unregistered virtual asset service provider, or VASP, apps. Of those, 14 have already been referred to law enforcement, while another 15, including OKX and Bybit, have not yet entered judicial proceedings. For now, OKX is the first exchange among the recently affected platforms to regain access to the country’s Google Play marketplace, according to a Techub news brief citing crypto.news.1010
Binance2026-07-27 13:58:46Binance Android app disappears from Google Play in some EU countriesBinance’s Android app has recently become unavailable to search or download on Google Play in parts of the European Union, according to Cointelegraph, pointing to regional changes in the exchange’s availability across the bloc. Spain-based users have confirmed that the app no longer appears in the Google Play Store there, while users in Poland can still view it normally, suggesting the issue does not affect the entire EU market. Attention is now centered on whether Binance meets licensing requirements under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, or MiCA. The development follows Binance’s earlier decision to withdraw its MiCA application in Greece. Around the end of the transition period, the exchange also notified some EU users that certain services would face restrictions, while withdrawals would remain available. The latest app-store access differences have added to scrutiny over how Binance’s services are being presented and limited across different EU jurisdictions.1990
