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Short, practical guides from our own work: store rules, publishing, and what to do when Google Play or the App Store changes something.
Google Play target API 36: what app owners must do
Since August 31, 2026, new apps and app updates on Google Play must target Android 16 (API 36). What changes, what can break, and how to update.
Read the guide Google Play · 6 min readGoogle Play 12 testers for 14 days: step by step
New personal Google Play accounts must run a closed test with 12 testers for 14 days before going live. How it works, common mistakes and how to apply.
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