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Google added a notice to the Google Play Terms of Service saying it is updating the terms on November 5, 2026, and that the current terms continue to apply until then. The notice links to a preview of the upcoming terms but does not itself say what will change, and the terms on the page are unchanged.

Google Play updated its terms effective July 29, 2026, with several operational changes. The updated terms now clarify that users are responsible for background data usage fees from system services and Google Play updates, not just direct usage. Subscription billing now requires 48 hours' notice instead of 24 hours, trial periods may be offered at reduced price rather than only free, and a new payment failure clause allows Google to attempt charging backup payment methods and cancel subscriptions if payment cannot be collected.