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Google Play celebrates women who change the game

In honor of International Women’s Day, Google Play is celebrating women who inspire us. Starting this week in the Play Store, you’ll see collections of games and apps made by female developers from around the world as well as books, movies and TV shows featuring strong female protagonists.

Change the playing field with these games made by women

Google Play launched Change the Game last fall to empower and celebrate women players and creators—making mobile gaming for everyone. We’ll highlight these popular games made by women, including 80 Days, Zen Koi 2, Race for the Galaxy and Kami 2. On March 8, we’ll also partner with top YouTube creators OMGItsFireFoxx, CyberNova, Gloom and Rosanna Pansino who will share videos telling personal stories on how they got into gaming.

Meet the women behind some of Google Play’s best apps

Melanie Perkins, Founder of Canva, wanted to make design software easier for everyone. Ida Tin, CEO of female health app Period Tracker Clue, wanted to help women monitor their health. Get to know these women and other female visionaries behind popular apps and games like Kitchen Stories, CastBox, Simple Habit, Cuponeria - Cupons de desconto, Abjjad, Homage and many more. Learn about how they got their start and the challenges they faced along the way.

Get inspired by these strong female protagonists

We’re also showcasing hundreds of books, movies and TV shows as well as games  featuring our favorite female leads like Lara Croft GO and Layton’s Mystery Journey, best-selling books “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Brave,” female-directed films “Wonder Woman” and “Frida,” and popular TV series like “Girls” and “Call The Midwife.”

There are so many women out there who inspire us—from our app and game developers to leading ladies on the screen—and Google Play is a place for them to shine not only on International Women’s Day, but every day. Stop by the Play Store and check out their great work!

Sale into summer with new deals on Google Play

‘Tis the season for BBQs, family road trips, and days by the beach or pool. No matter how you spend your summer days, Google Play can be a part of it.

Starting today, you’ll be able to find your favorite movies, apps, games, music, TV and books at big savings. The sale runs until July 6 for apps, games, books and music, and until July 13 for movies and TV in select markets.

Take a break from the heat with a movie or TV show

Rent a movie from our catalogue for only $0.99—it’s cheaper than cooling down with an ice cream cone—or watch your favorite TV show at half price. Some of the biggest hits of the summer are Saban's Power Rangers, CHiPs, Get Out and The LEGO® Batman Movie.


Stay entertained with games on your family road trip

“I Spy” won’t last the whole car ride, so check out our discounts of up to 80 percent for premium games. A few of our favorites are FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, Star Wars: KOTOR, Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies, Reigns, Hitman Sniper and Lara Croft GO.


Find your beach, and pick up a book

Grab a beach chair and read some of the best-selling books of the year, from 50-80 percent off. There’s a wide variety of books to choose from, like thriller “The Freedom Broker,” romance novel “My Perfect Mistake” or sci-fi fantasy “Hellfire.”


Google Play Music can co-host your summer parties

While you’re taking care of the guests, Google Play Music will play all the right songs at the right time. This summer, you can get a Google Play Music subscription free for four months.


Try something new with lots of apps

If you’re six months late on your New Year’s resolution, take advantage of your time off this summer. Put your brain to use, learn a new language, start running, read the news every day! And do it on the cheap with a 50 percent discount for a new, one-year subscription for the services mentioned above and more.

As you take the time to relax, go vacation, and get outside, visit Google Play to find and share more fun entertaining moments with your friends and family.


May the Fourth be with You

Step into a galaxy far, far away and celebrate May the Fourth with Google Play.

We traveled back to Jakku to find the most popular Star Wars content of all time on Google Play, including the most downloaded film, The Force Awakens; the most downloaded game, Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes and the most downloaded book, Aftermath: Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Check out the full lists below.

May the 4th GP

Top 5 Star Wars Movies on Google Play

  1. The Force Awakens
  2. Rogue One
  3. A New Hope
  4. The Empire Strikes Back
  5. Return of the Jedi

Top 5 Star Wars Games on Google Play

  1. Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes
  2. LEGO® Star Wars™ Yoda II
  3. Star Wars™: Force Arena,
  4. LEGO® Star Wars™: TFA
  5. Star Wars™: Commander

Top 5 Star Wars Books and Comics on Google Play

  1. Aftermath: Star Wars
  2. The Force Awakens (Star Wars)
  3. Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 - Vader
  4. Lords of the Sith: Star Wars
  5. Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel

In other galaxy news, from May 4 through May 11 check out these fun discounts on all your Star Wars must-haves in the Google Play Store, including:

And after watching, playing and reading all the top Star Wars content, sit back and relax to the sounds of the Cantina band or jump to hyperspeed with some Imperial take out tunes with our popular Star Wars- themed playlists on Google Play Music:

May the Fourth be with You!


May the Fourth be with You

Step into a galaxy far, far away and celebrate May the Fourth with Google Play.

We traveled back to Jakku to find the most popular Star Wars content of all time on Google Play, including the most downloaded film, The Force Awakens; the most downloaded game, Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes and the most downloaded book, Aftermath: Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Check out the full lists below.

May the 4th GP

Top 5 Star Wars Movies on Google Play

  1. The Force Awakens
  2. Rogue One
  3. A New Hope
  4. The Empire Strikes Back
  5. Return of the Jedi

Top 5 Star Wars Games on Google Play

  1. Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes
  2. LEGO® Star Wars™ Yoda II
  3. Star Wars™: Force Arena,
  4. LEGO® Star Wars™: TFA
  5. Star Wars™: Commander

Top 5 Star Wars Books and Comics on Google Play

  1. Aftermath: Star Wars
  2. The Force Awakens (Star Wars)
  3. Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 - Vader
  4. Lords of the Sith: Star Wars
  5. Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel

In other galaxy news, from May 4 through May 11 check out these fun discounts on all your Star Wars must-haves in the Google Play Store, including:

And after watching, playing and reading all the top Star Wars content, sit back and relax to the sounds of the Cantina band or jump to hyperspeed with some Imperial take out tunes with our popular Star Wars- themed playlists on Google Play Music:

May the Fourth be with You!


May the Fourth be with You

Step into a galaxy far, far away and celebrate May the Fourth with Google Play.

We traveled back to Jakku to find the most popular Star Wars content of all time on Google Play, including the most downloaded film, The Force Awakens; the most downloaded game, Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes and the most downloaded book, Aftermath: Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Check out the full lists below.

May the 4th GP

Top 5 Star Wars Movies on Google Play

  1. The Force Awakens
  2. Rogue One
  3. A New Hope
  4. The Empire Strikes Back
  5. Return of the Jedi

Top 5 Star Wars Games on Google Play

  1. Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes
  2. LEGO® Star Wars™ Yoda II
  3. Star Wars™: Force Arena,
  4. LEGO® Star Wars™: TFA
  5. Star Wars™: Commander

Top 5 Star Wars Books and Comics on Google Play

  1. Aftermath: Star Wars
  2. The Force Awakens (Star Wars)
  3. Star Wars: Darth Vader Vol. 1 - Vader
  4. Lords of the Sith: Star Wars
  5. Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel

In other galaxy news, from May 4 through May 11 check out these fun discounts on all your Star Wars must-haves in the Google Play Store, including:

And after watching, playing and reading all the top Star Wars content, sit back and relax to the sounds of the Cantina band or jump to hyperspeed with some Imperial take out tunes with our popular Star Wars- themed playlists on Google Play Music:

May the Fourth be with You!


Announcing Google Play’s “Best of 2016”

As the year draws to a close, we’re thrilled to announce Google Play’s most popular apps, games, music, movies, TV shows and books globally in 2016.

The Force and Harry Potter were no match for a different kind of superhero as Deadpool and “Deadpool Kills the Universe” dominated the movie and book charts this year. Game of Thrones kept The Walking Dead away to once again claim the Iron Throne as the most popular TV show of 2016. Twenty One Pilots had no need to feel “Stressed Out” as their single came in as the number one most streamed song of the year, but don’t feel “Sorry” for Justin Bieber who came in at number two. And, of course, Pokemon GO captured the top trending game spot.

Check out Google Play’s top five lists for the most popular content around the world in 2016 below. For complete local lists, visit Google Play.


Google Play's Global Best of 2016 Lists

TOP TRENDING APPS of 2016

  1. Face Changer 2
  2. Lumyer - Photo & Selfie Editor
  3. Castbox - Podcast Radio Music
  4. Emoji Keyboard Pro
  5. MSQRD

TOP TRENDING GAMES of 2016

  1. Pokémon GO
  2. Clash Royale
  3. Traffic Rider
  4. slither.io
  5. Dream League Soccer

TOP 5 STREAMED SONGS of 2016

  1. Stressed Out, Twenty One Pilots
  2. Sorry, Justin Bieber
  3. One Dance (feat. WizKid & Kyla), Drake
  4. Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya), The Chainsmokers
  5. Me, Myself & I, G-Eazy

TOP 5 MOVIES of 2016

  1. Deadpool
  2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  3. Zootopia
  4. Captain America: Civil War
  5. Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice

TOP 5 TV SHOWS of 2016           

  1. Game of Thrones
  2. The Walking Dead
  3. The Big Bang Theory
  4. Mr. Robot
  5. The Flash

TOP 5 BOOKS of 2016

  1. Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe by Cullen Bunn
  2. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, Jack Thorne
  3. The Girl on the Train: A Novel by Paula Hawkins
  4. The Art of War by Tzu Sun
  5. Me Before You: A Novel by Jojo Moyes

Announcing Google Play’s “Best of 2016”

As the year draws to a close, we’re thrilled to announce Google Play’s most popular apps, games, music, movies, TV shows and books globally in 2016.

The Force and Harry Potter were no match for a different kind of superhero as Deadpool and “Deadpool Kills the Universe” dominated the movie and book charts this year. Game of Thrones kept The Walking Dead away to once again claim the Iron Throne as the most popular TV show of 2016. Twenty One Pilots had no need to feel “Stressed Out” as their single came in as the number one most streamed song of the year, but don’t feel “Sorry” for Justin Bieber who came in at number two. And, of course, Pokemon GO captured the top trending game spot.

Check out Google Play’s top five lists for the most popular content around the world in 2016 below. For complete local lists, visit Google Play.


Google Play's Global Best of 2016 Lists

TOP TRENDING APPS of 2016

  1. Face Changer 2
  2. Lumyer - Photo & Selfie Editor
  3. Castbox - Podcast Radio Music
  4. Emoji Keyboard Pro
  5. MSQRD

TOP TRENDING GAMES of 2016

  1. Pokémon GO
  2. Clash Royale
  3. Traffic Rider
  4. slither.io
  5. Dream League Soccer

TOP 5 STREAMED SONGS of 2016

  1. Stressed Out, Twenty One Pilots
  2. Sorry, Justin Bieber
  3. One Dance (feat. WizKid & Kyla), Drake
  4. Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya), The Chainsmokers
  5. Me, Myself & I, G-Eazy

TOP 5 MOVIES of 2016

  1. Deadpool
  2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  3. Zootopia
  4. Captain America: Civil War
  5. Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice

TOP 5 TV SHOWS of 2016           

  1. Game of Thrones
  2. The Walking Dead
  3. The Big Bang Theory
  4. Mr. Robot
  5. The Flash

TOP 5 BOOKS of 2016

  1. Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe by Cullen Bunn
  2. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, Jack Thorne
  3. The Girl on the Train: A Novel by Paula Hawkins
  4. The Art of War by Tzu Sun
  5. Me Before You: A Novel by Jojo Moyes

Announcing Google Play’s “Best of 2016”

As the year draws to a close, we’re thrilled to announce Google Play’s most popular apps, games, music, movies, TV shows and books globally in 2016.

The Force and Harry Potter were no match for a different kind of superhero as Deadpool and “Deadpool Kills the Universe” dominated the movie and book charts this year. Game of Thrones kept The Walking Dead away to once again claim the Iron Throne as the most popular TV show of 2016. Twenty One Pilots had no need to feel “Stressed Out” as their single came in as the number one most streamed song of the year, but don’t feel “Sorry” for Justin Bieber who came in at number two. And, of course, Pokemon GO captured the top trending game spot.

Check out Google Play’s top five lists for the most popular content around the world in 2016 below. For complete local lists, visit Google Play.


Google Play's Global Best of 2016 Lists

TOP TRENDING APPS of 2016

  1. Face Changer 2
  2. Lumyer - Photo & Selfie Editor
  3. Castbox - Podcast Radio Music
  4. Emoji Keyboard Pro
  5. MSQRD

TOP TRENDING GAMES of 2016

  1. Pokémon GO
  2. Clash Royale
  3. Traffic Rider
  4. slither.io
  5. Dream League Soccer

TOP 5 STREAMED SONGS of 2016

  1. Stressed Out, Twenty One Pilots
  2. Sorry, Justin Bieber
  3. One Dance (feat. WizKid & Kyla), Drake
  4. Don't Let Me Down (feat. Daya), The Chainsmokers
  5. Me, Myself & I, G-Eazy

TOP 5 MOVIES of 2016

  1. Deadpool
  2. Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  3. Zootopia
  4. Captain America: Civil War
  5. Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice

TOP 5 TV SHOWS of 2016           

  1. Game of Thrones
  2. The Walking Dead
  3. The Big Bang Theory
  4. Mr. Robot
  5. The Flash

TOP 5 BOOKS of 2016

  1. Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe by Cullen Bunn
  2. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, Jack Thorne
  3. The Girl on the Train: A Novel by Paula Hawkins
  4. The Art of War by Tzu Sun
  5. Me Before You: A Novel by Jojo Moyes