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Expanding Play’s Target Level API Requirements to Strengthen User Security

News and insights on the Android platform, developer tools, and events.

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Policy Deadlines - Play Console Help

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Target API level requirements for Google Play apps - Play Console Help

Starting August 31, 2026: New apps and app updates must target Android 16 (API level 36) or higher to be submitted to Google Play; except for Wear OS, and Android Automotive OS apps, which

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