Live threat detection was one of the standouts when Android 15 was trailed earlier this year. Using on-device AI, the idea is that users will be warned in real time if an app is exhibiting potentially malicious behavior, before it’s flagged across the board by Play Protect.

Every year, Google names the best apps and games from its Play Store. The awards are meant to not only highlight outstanding experiences on Android, but also to shine a light on the diverse, vibrant community of developers behind the Google Play Store.

Google Play dropped its 2024 picks, celebrating the best in apps, games, books, and multi-device options. Partiful won Best App for reinventing event planning, with its easy-to-use "Party Genie" tool for quick invite creation.