Google Play

New child-safety rules for anonymous and random chat apps; READ_CALL_LOG can no longer be used for phone-call account verification; remaining apps must register in Play Console; target API level deadline is August 31, 2026.

New Contacts Permissions policy: apps that do not need broad contacts access must use the Android Contact Picker. New Account Transfer policy requires the official Play Console Transfer ownership workflow.

Thailand personal-loan listings must show the lender, maximum interest rates, and all fees (new apps immediately; existing apps by March 4, 2026). Clarifies that matchmaking and dating sit under Age-Restricted Content.

US payments-policy clarification, expanded alternative billing for eligible developers serving US users, and the external content links program. Deadline to stay enrolled: January 28, 2026.