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### Upcoming Android and Google Play deadlines

Our platform and policies constantly evolve to improve the user experience and create a safer ecosystem. This page is updated with the latest information about these policies, including any changes you may be required to make. Thanks for keeping your apps and games up to date.  
[Google Play Developer Policy Center](https://play.google.com/about/developer-content-policy/)

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### [How we kept the Google Play \& Android app ecosystems safe in 2024](https://security.googleblog.com/2025/01/how-we-kept-google-play-android-app-ecosystem-safe-2024.html)

Discover how we invested in fighting bad actors, protecting users, and giving developers more tools to safeguard their businesses.  
[Read more](https://security.googleblog.com/2025/01/how-we-kept-google-play-android-app-ecosystem-safe-2024.html)

## Timeline

| Date | Policy Update |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | We introduced the Photo and Video Permissions policy to reduce the number of apps permitted to request broad photo/video permissions (READ_MEDIA_IMAGES and READ_MEDIA_VIDEO). <br /> Apps may only access photos and videos for purposes directly related to app functionality. Developers with apps that carry READ_MEDIA_IMAGES and READ_MEDIA_VIDEO permissions must either submit a declaration form to qualify for core use/broad access or remove permissions (if one time/infrequent use case). Developers may that need more time to submit the completed declaration form may request an extension in [Play Console](https://play.google.com/console/developers/app/app-content) until **May 28, 2025**. |
| May 28, 2025 | The [Personal Loans policy](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9876821#personal-loans) will be updated to include line of credit apps. |
| August 27, 2025 | We're updating the [News policy](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9935326) to include both news and magazine apps. Additionally, the current self-declaration will be expanded with new questions. All news and magazine apps will need to complete the updated self-declaration in Play Console. |
| August 28, 2025 | We're increasing the scope of the [Medical functionalities policy](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/12261419#medical_functionalities) and updating the policy language to incorporate the latest medical guidance and disclaimer requirements for health and medical apps. |

## Featured changes

[![](http://developer.android.com/static/images/cluster-illustrations/policy.svg)](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14594990)  

### [Comply with April policy updates](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14594990)

We're updating Google Play policies related to child safety standards, health apps as well as manipulated media.  
[Policy Center](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14594990) [Policybytes Video](https://goo.gle/policybytes124)

## Past deadlines

[![](http://developer.android.com/static/images/cluster-illustrations/policy.svg)](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14016515)  

### [Comply with October policy updates](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14016515)

We're updating Google Play policies related to [Device and Network Abuse, Health Content \& Services](https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2023/10/announcing-policy-updates-to-support-app-quality-on-google-play.html), Photo \& Video Permissions as well as AI-generated content.  
[Policy Center](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/14016515) [Policybytes Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuYjzf8lymw)