Whether you use an Android tablet, a flagship Android phone, or a budget device, Google Play Services plays an important role in your core experience. It handles your Google accounts, connects your ...

Google Play Services runs constantly in the background with system-level access and default permissions. It bypasses Android privacy controls and has unrestricted access to location, sensors, storage, ...

A trio of important Google apps have recently received updates on Samsung phones and they require a manual update.

Google Play Services are an essential part of the Android operating system. They allow many apps, including third-party apps and games, to exchange information with Google. This can include getting ...

Google is shipping out a new System Services update, which affects general Android features that are powered by Google Play Services, as well as the Google Play app itself. This month, Google doesn’t ...

There’s a fresh Google Play Services update headed to devices, with a few new features inbound for the Android ecosystem, as well as a new Google Play store feature. Google notes new developer ...

Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play ...

To fix the “Unfortunately Google Play Services Has Stopped” error on Android, restart your device, check date and time settings, switch between Wi-Fi and mobile ...

Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

The Google Play Store is one of the safest and most reliable platforms for downloading apps. It comes pre-installed on most Android devices and offers a vast selection of apps, games, and other ...

If you’ve received an alert from Google Play Services to install an update but you can’t find, don’t worry: you aren’t alone. The error message warns that ...

The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is excellent news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or sometimes even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality ...