Alphabet's Google moves to upgrade app store

Alphabet Inc's Google is revamping the Google Play Store to help developers build their businesses as concerns mount that the app economy has reached saturation. The overhaul includes recommendations with artificial intelligence and support for various payment platforms, as well as embracing other platforms like virtual reality. Google's efforts in some way mirror those of arch-rival Apple, which revamped its App Store this year with quicker review times for new apps and an increase in the cut of revenue that goes to developers. Alphabet Inc's Google is revamping the Google Play Store to help developers build their businesses as concerns mount that the app economy has reached saturation. The Google Play store overhaul will focus on helping developers build their business.