Google has banned all apps installed from the Play Store to update themselves without using the official update mechanism or in a way that bypasses the Play Store. This move will not affect apps that are sideloaded or are installed from sources other than the Play Store.
Google is doing everything possible to make its Play Store more accessible for developers by allowing them to respond to user comments.
Google has made a public beta of its new Android developer console available. It features the ability to track statistics related to user ratings and an overhauled publishing workflow.
Google just backtracked from its earlier update and removed India from the list of countries where Google Checkout is supported. Developers in India will not be able to sell paid apps in the Play Store for the time being.
Google recently added India to the list of locations supported for merchants to receive payments. This will allow developers in India to sell paid applications and enable in-app purchases.
