Google, Play Store and Android

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.
The Google Play Store desperately needs to copy Apple's App Store: Here's why
Before we explore what the Play Store needs to copy from the App Store, let's discuss what it shouldn't. If there's one major way Google can differentiate its app store from Apple's, it's how you discover new apps and games. Right now, the Play Store is so difficult to use that it's easy to completely miss exciting new apps and games.
Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Keep All These Apps On Your Phone
We’re talking permission abuse, which has always been a serious threat to users. A new report is just the latest “alarming” wake-up call, “uncovering alarming security and privacy concerns.” This latest research has also exposed “hardcoded secrets embedded within some apps… which poses a serious risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.”
Google's VPN badging system from 2023 is rolling out on the Play Store...again
Google has already announced a security-checking Google Play VPN badge system two times now, but it's here to announce it again.
DeepSeek vanished from Italian App Store & Google Play Store
The DeepSeek app is no longer available in the Italian App Store and Google Play Store. Yesterday, an Italian news agency, ANSA, reported that the DeepSeek app was no longer avail
‘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.
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 that VPNs (virtual private networks) like NordVPN, hide.me, and Aloha are among the first to have gone through the necessary hoops to demonstrate a higher level of security/safety.
When Will TikTok Be Back In The Apple App Store And Google Play Store?
If you’re waiting for TikTok to be available for download—or update—again, you may have to practice patience. Here’s why.
Google Play Adds "Verified" Badge for VPN Apps
The reason for this new badge is to highlight apps “that prioritize user privacy and safety, help users make more informed choices about the VPN apps they use, and build confide
DeepSeek reaches No. 1 on US Play Store
Chinese AI lab DeepSeek's Android app has taken the No. 1 spot on the Google Play Store, days after the chatbot app clinched ...
This new Google badge helps navigate untrustworthy VPNs
The Google Play Store now includes a Verified badge for virtual private networks (VPNs) that meet its extensive criteria.