Android, Google Play

Google issues worrying Android update as more apps are banned from your phone
Google has issued an update on its plans to keep Android users safe from the barrage of dangerous Android apps released yearly.
More Than 2.3 Million Android App Submissions Blocked at the Google Play Store in 2024
Android maker Google just shared that it blocked over 2.3 million Android app submissions at the Play Store last year. The reason was cited as being a violation of a host of its policies which made it very risky for people to use.
Google Play Store not showing Android system app updates [U]
In what could be a bug or behavior change, the Google Play Store is not showing available updates for system-level apps. Update 2/1/25: Here’s a list of common Google apps that don’t appear in the Pending downloads list, but will show an “Update” when you visit the Play Store listing directly:
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.
Over 2 million risky Android apps were blocked from the Play Store last year
Comparing these figures with 2023 and 2022, Google showed an increase in the number of blocked apps and app developer accounts. The year before, it blocked 2.28 million, and in 2022 - 1.5 million. As for developers,
‘Google Play Store keeps stopping’ on Android
Over the last day, 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. There’s no impact to browsing, downloading, or updating apps outside of the message.
Google Bans 158,000 Malicious Android App Developer Accounts in 2024
Google blocked 2.36M harmful Android apps in 2024, banned 158K developers, and secured 10M devices from 36M risky installs to enhance Play Store safet
How Google protects you from dangerous apps: Top Play Protect features on Android
How does Google protect your Android phone from dangerous apps? What safeguards are in place to prevent such threats? We break it all down here.
Play Store: Now you will not be a victim of scam, Google has made arrangements, apps will get a 'badge'..
If you were also troubled by fake apps on the Play Store, then there is big news for you. Google has made arrangements for the Play Store. According to Google, now there will be no problem in identifying trusted apps on the Play Store.
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.
Android Circuit: Google Pixel 9a Price, Nothing (3a) Launch, Pebble Smartwatch Returns
This week’s Android headlines; Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra reviews, Pixel 9a pricing, Google Play Protect updates, Nothing (3a) ...
The best app store on my phone isn't Google Play
The Galaxy Store offers exclusive apps and benefits only available to Galaxy device users. Samsung's app hub may have promos ...
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 ...
Google’s Android Lockdown—Why You Need A New Phone In 12 Weeks
When it comes to the Android threat landscape, we’re into the science of big numbers. Google describes “a vibrant ecosystem ...
Google Play Store is frequently crashing for some Android users
I f you’re an Android smartphone or tablet user, the Google Play Store is your go-to space to download and update your ...
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 ...
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Google Play Store gets verified marks for VPNs committed to protecting your data
The company has been pushing for more commitment toward user data safety and security ever since it tightened its ruleset.