Mobile Business / July 1, 2026
South Korea alleges Google abused Android app-store position
South Korea’s KFTC alleges Google used Project Hug / Games Velocity incentives to favour Google Play, with Google disputing the claims.
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Mobile Platform / July 1, 2026
Google Play Store adds game-specific creator videos
Google’s June system update notes say Play Store v52.1 lets users watch game-specific creator and developer videos in full-screen and Picture-in-Picture.
Mobile Platform / July 1, 2026
Google Play AI marks and installer performance changes roll out
Google Play Store v52.1 also adds AI marks for AI-generated images and installer-check infrastructure improvements.
Mobile Business / July 1, 2026
Google Play billing changes continue after June 30 start
Google Play’s expanded billing options and separated service/billing fee structure started June 30 in the US, EEA and UK.
Hardware / July 1, 2026
RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro debuts in China
RedMagic’s Gaming Tablet 5 Pro debuts in China with a 9-inch 2.4K 185Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 8,300mAh battery and 80W charging.
Hardware / July 1, 2026
RedMagic tablet adds PC-emulation angle
Trusted Reviews reports the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro includes active liquid cooling and built-in PC emulator support.
Hardware / Android / July 1, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains hot
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the inner screen between gameplay and a virtual gamepad for compatible controller-supported titles.
Hardware / Android / July 1, 2026
Android 17 controller and multitasking upgrades matter for gaming
Android 17’s wider gaming-adjacent improvements include controller support, multitasking bubbles and foldable/tablet usability upgrades.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 1, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova preorder buzz continues
Retroid Pocket Nova remains a major retro-handheld story after preorders opened, thanks to its 4:3 OLED-focused design and Snapdragon-class hardware.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 1, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 demand stays strong
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 remains in the spotlight after its reveal and fast early sell-through, with Snapdragon 865 power and compact premium design.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 1, 2026
SteamOS keeps pushing beyond Steam Deck
Valve’s SteamOS work with Intel and Nvidia keeps the broader handheld and desktop Steam Machine conversation alive.
Hardware / Android Deals / July 1, 2026
Prime Day retro gaming deals continue to matter for mobile players
Android Central’s Prime Day retro gaming tracker highlights deals on controllers, mobile consoles and nostalgia-focused gaming gear.
Mobile Discovery / July 1, 2026
Gemini conversational search keeps rolling into Google Play
Google’s Gemini-powered Play Store search is rolling out gradually, helping users discover apps and games through natural-language prompts.
Mobile Games / June 30, 2026
Fruit Ninja Adventures launches today
Fruit Ninja Adventures is listed for June 30 on Android and iOS, expanding Halfbrick’s classic fruit-slicing formula into a bigger adventure.
Mobile Games / June 30, 2026
West Adventure: Family Farm launches today
West Adventure: Family Farm arrives on Android and iOS today with farming, frontier progression and cozy family-management energy.
Mobile Games / June 30, 2026
Abyssal Soul launches today
Abyssal Soul is listed for June 30 on Android and iOS, bringing dark fantasy mobile RPG energy to the release queue.
Mobile Games / June 30, 2026
Pull Meow launches today
Pull Meow is listed for June 30 on mobile, bringing cat-flavoured puzzle energy to iOS and possibly Android depending on regional store availability.
Mobile Games / June 30, 2026
Aeterna Loop: Tactical Idle RPG launches today
Aeterna Loop: Tactical Idle RPG is scheduled for June 30 across Android and iOS.
Mobile Games / June 30, 2026
Land of Arielia launches today
Land of Arielia is listed for June 30 on mobile, with iOS confirmed in the release calendar and Google Play details less clear.
Mobile Games / June 30, 2026
SunCity Online: RolePlay launches today
SunCity Online: RolePlay is listed for June 30 on Android and iOS.
Mobile Games / June 30, 2026
Pocket Horse: Racing Champions launches today
Pocket Horse: Racing Champions is listed for June 30 on Android and iOS.
Mobile Games / June 30, 2026
Netflix Games’ Unhinged launches today
Unhinged launches on June 30 as a Netflix psychological horror game that turns the phone into a controller and in-game tool.
Service Shutdown / June 30, 2026
The Elder Scrolls: Blades shuts down today
Bethesda’s mobile action RPG The Elder Scrolls: Blades officially ends service on June 30, 2026.
Service Shutdown / June 30, 2026
Eversoul global service ends today
Eversoul is set for global closure on June 30, following the earlier Japanese service shutdown path.