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March 2022 Google I/O is almost here REGISTER Join us online for I/O 2022 from May 11-12. Register to get the most out of the digital experience: build your schedule, earn Google Developer profile badges, keep track of what you learned, and more. REGISTER Android App Excellence Summit Join us on April 12 to learn about building high-quality Android apps and scaling your business. Get the latest on Android vitals capabilities and discover resources to increase stability, insights into improving developer productivity, and how to create a great experience across Android devices. REGISTER NOW What’s new in Google Play • Play Developer Reporting API: Build your own reporting by accessing app-level data outside the Play Console • App archiving: This new feature, available in Bundletool 1.10, takes the first step toward offering archiving to everyone using app bundles • In-app messaging: Improve user retention for subscriptions by notifying users about declined payments when they open your app. Available in Play Billing Library 4.1. • Google Play Payments Policy: The extension period ends March 31. Visit the Help Center for more information on the payment policy. GOOGLE PLAY CONSOLE Watch #TheAndroidShow! Watch this year’s episode of The Android Show, featuring an interview with Android Developer Relations Lead Maru Ahues Bouza on topics including tablets, large screens, Android 13, Jetpack Compose, and more. WATCH NOW Spotlight on: Privacy & Security • Learn about our 2022 privacy and security initiatives so you can plan ahead for upcoming opportunities and changes. • Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the Privacy Sandbox for Android, our initiative to improve user privacy while enabling effective personalized advertising experiences. PRIVACY & SECURITY Google Play Policy Webinar Join us to hear about the latest policy updates and how to keep your apps and games safe for everyone. Also, submit policy-related questions in advance to get them answered by our specialists. • The Americas: April 19 at 10:00am (PT) • Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa: April 20 at 5:00pm (SGT) REGISTER NOW Upcoming Google Play and Android deadlines April 2022 • Apps must comply with the October policy updates related to Android emojis and the families policy requirements for kids, social apps, and features. July 2022 • Apps must comply with the user data policy related to the new Data safety section on Google Play. ○ Tip: Users will start to see your Data safety section in the Play Store in late April. You can use tools like Checks to help you get started or get an extra review for what data to include in your Data safety form. UPCOMING DEADLINES Check out the new Design for All Users course Learn how to optimize for onboarding, build accessible apps, and reduce app size to reach more users. START THE COURSE Thanks for tuning in, Your Google Play team Connect with us © 2022 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA