Google, Android and Play Store

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.
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.
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 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.”
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 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 disappears from the Italian App Store and Google Play Store amid privacy complaint
While DeepSeek remains blocked on Italian app stores, a VPN should help bypass the block couples with some extra workarounds. Experts, however, aren't advising it.
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
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
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 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 Play adds verified badge for VPNs, as NordVPN’s new trick bypasses blocks
In November, online security firm Kaspersky noted that the number of users encountering apps that pose as free VPNs increased ...
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 with billions of users around the globe and millions of helpful apps,” and ...
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 ...