Google Play's August 31 Deadline: What App Owners Need to Do
Published on: 17/08/2026
Google Play requires apps to target Android 16 by August 31, 2026. What that means if you own an app, what actually breaks, and how to get an extension.
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Google Play requires apps to target Android 16 by August 31, 2026. What that means if you own an app, what actually breaks, and how to get an extension.

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