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New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked
Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.
The Google Play Store is reportedly crashing for Android users across devices
Google's app store is encountering an issue on Android devices that's hampering user experiences.
Google blocked over 2.5 million suspicious Android apps from the Play Store last year
Google has broken down how it protected Android users in 2024 by blocking apps, banning developers and adding enhanced security.
Google leaned heavily on AI to stop malicious apps on the Play Store last year
AI became a hot topic. Its influence even bled into the Google Play security division, which used AI in 92% of app security reviews.
Google blocked 2.36 million risky Android apps from Play Store in 2024
Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users.
Over 2.3 Million Android Apps Blocked On Google Play Store In 2024, Here Is Why
Google has tightened security on the Play Store by blocking 2.3 million Android apps in 2024 that violated its policies
Google’s crackdown on bad developers: 2M apps banned from Play Store
Google barred 2.36 million Android apps from entering the Google Play store and prevented an additional 1.3 million apps from gaining excessive access to sensitive user data in 2024.
‘Google Play Store keeps stopping’ on Android
Android phones and tablets have encountered a ‘Google Play Store keeps stopping’ error message. That system warning usually appears when Android apps crash. However, Google Play is working normally as far as we can tell.
DeepSeek vanished from Italian App Store & Google Play Store
DeepSeek app has vanished from the Italian App Store and Google Play Store since the country's data watchdog filed a privacy complaint.
The Play Store has a new badge to tell trustworthy VPN apps apart
Third-party validation for apps like VPNs is crucial for user safety. Google's new Verified badge in the Play Store ensures security for these apps. Specific criteria such as user reviews and encryption must be met for verification.
Google's 'ultimate goal' is for Android games to work seamlessly across mobile, XR, large screens
Sam Bright, the lead at Google Play, said the "ultimate goal" is to have Android games and apps work seamlessly across mobile ...
I'm rather impressed with Google's Play Games for Windows beta, but it still needs work
If you browse the Google Play Store on a desktop browser, you'll notice an "Install on Windows" button scattered around the ...
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Google Play Protect cannot be disabled during phone and video calls
Google’s post recapping Play Store and Android protections in 2024 is live, while highlighting new Play Protect features, ...
Google could be cooking up a new look for voice search in the Play Store (APK teardown)
Google appears to be developing new UI for its voice search feature in the Play Store. On top of a new look, it also adds ...
Google couldn't nail scalable apps for tablets or foldables, but it's still trying
Google wants to make apps scalable across form factors. Android XR headsets will run the majority of Android apps by default.
China's DeepSeek faces its first ban: Italy blocks it on iPhones and Android phones
Italy has blocked the DeepSeek AI app, removing it from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store due to concerns about data ...
Google’s Pixel and Android employees in the US are being asked to step aside voluntarily
Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, ...
Google Play Store gets verified marks for VPNs committed to protecting your data
As previously stated, this Verified badge is rolling out for VPNs that are "trusted" for protecting your data. The post adds ...