Google adds private Play Store library for personal apps

Google is rolling out a private Play Store library for adults in the United States to access Android apps they build for personal use with Google AI Studio. The feature, called “Your personal library,” lets users install and use their creations across compatible devices through a standard Google account, without listing them in the public Play Store catalog. The initial rollout is for US users aged 18 and older. Google says the personal apps will remain separate from public listings and can be accessed without a professional developer account. The company also says the apps must comply with existing Play policies. The feature is intended to make it easier to use an AI Studio-built Android app on more than one device. Previously, getting a personal app onto a phone could involve connecting it to a computer and installing it through a separate process. The library offers an alternative for people who want to build tools for their own needs without publishing them for a wider audience. Google plans to add private sharing with selected friends or family members, but has not detailed how that process will work. The company has described the timing as coming weeks or months.