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Updated · Droid Life · Jun 2
Google Adds Password Import and Export in Play Services v26.21 as Play Store Clarifies Sales
Updated
Updated · Droid Life · Jun 2

Google Adds Password Import and Export in Play Services v26.21 as Play Store Clarifies Sales

2 articles · Updated · Droid Life · Jun 2
  • Google rolled out Play Services v26.21, letting users import and export passwords and passkeys between Google Password Manager and third-party managers through the Credential Exchange standard.
  • Play Store v51.7 also makes sale prices and discount details—such as offer terms and dates—clearer and more visible across app and game listings.
  • The update streamlines app installs by merging pre-registration and auto-install into one flow, while refreshed purchase dialogs arrive across Auto, phone and TV.
  • Google also added Play Store pop-up notifications for monthly and Loyalty MAX challenges, plus new listing-page links to app content and similar titles via Play Collections.
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