TechGoogle tells Android app developers to cut memory use or face consequences

Google will use the Play Store to enforce new memory limits on Android apps as the industry faces hardware constraints. Apps that exceed the thresholds may be slowed or terminated, while noncompliant apps could lose visibility and publishing capabilities. Enforcement is scheduled to begin in February 2027.

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