Google today is “discontinuing Google Play Services updates for Android Lollipop devices.” Android 5.0 hit stable in November 2014, with Lollipop representing less than 1% of active devices.

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 has been tinkering with porting its Play Games platform to Windows for several years, but it started getting serious about it last year. Now, with the 2026 Game Developer Conference underway, ...