
The latest AI news we announced in June

What’s changing?
Last year, we introduced query_resource_consumption
metric as a way to measure how expensive a Google Ads API query is. However, this cost was not returned when the query results were empty.
Starting the week of August 4, 2025, we will modify the behavior of both the Search
and SearchStream
methods of GoogleAdsService
in all the API versions to return the query_resource_consumption
metric and the field_mask
field even when the query results are empty. The responses for empty query results will change as follows:
Method | Old response | New response |
---|---|---|
Search | { "fieldMask": "..." } |
{ "fieldMask": "...", "query_resource_consumption": 123 } |
SearchStream | [] |
{ "fieldMask": "...", "queryResourceConsumption": 206 } |
What do I need to do?
If you are using Search
and SearchStream
methods to download Google Ads API reports, make sure your application can handle the modified response.
If you have any questions or need help, check out the Google Ads API support page for options.
Reach out to the Google Ads product support team for any questions related to account policies.
We're thrilled to announce the return of Google Play's Indie Games Fund (IGF) in Latin America for its fourth consecutive year! This year, we're once again committing $2 million to empower another 10 indie game studios across the region. With this latest round of funding, our total investment in Latin American indie games will reach an impressive $8 million USD.
Since its inception, the IGF has been a cornerstone of our commitment to fostering growth for developers of all sizes on Google Play. We've seen firsthand the transformative impact this support has had, enabling studios to expand their teams, refine their creations, and reach new audiences globally.
Just like in previous years, selected small game studios based in Latin America will receive a share of the $2 million fund, along with support from the Google Play team.
As Vish Game Studio, a previously selected studio, shared: "The IGF was a pivotal moment for our studio, boosting us to the next level and helping us form lasting connections." We believe in fostering these kinds of pivotal moments for all our selected studios.
The program is open to indie game developers who have already launched a game, whether it's on Google Play, another mobile platform, PC, or console. Each selected recipient will receive between $150,000 and $200,000 to help them elevate their game and realize their full potential.
Check out all eligibility criteria and apply now! Applications will close at 12:00 PM BRT on July 31, 2025. To give your application the best chance, remember that priority will be given to applications received by 12:00 PM BRT on July 15, 2025.