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Android VPN apps found serving disruptive ads
By Anthony Spadafora published
Independent security researcher Andy Michael has discovered three VPN apps and one antivirus app that are serving users full-screen popup ads.
Google Play teases its competitor to Apple Arcade, a new games streaming service
By Tom Bedford published
Apple is set to launch its Apple Arcade, but Google has a competing service that costs just as much
Joker malware on Google Play Store downloaded half a million times
By Harry Domanski published
The latest threat to be found on the Android app storefront steals money via premium subscription services.
The Google Play Store has a bright, white new look in preparation for Android Q
By Cat Ellis published
The new look is rolling out now, and a fresh style for Google Play Music could be on its way.
Google Play Store will no longer rush app approval for unproven developers
By Tom Bedford published
The app review process for Google Play Store is set to take a lot longer for certain developers now.
Android phones come with pre-installed malware
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google Project Zero researcher finds many Android devices ship with malware.
Google is overhauling the Play Store's app rating system
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Google IO 2019 Starting in August, Google Play Store app ratings will favor most recent, and thus most relevant, reviews for app scores.
Adware apps still common on Google Play Store
By Anthony Spadafora published
50 Play Store apps found that drain a device's battery life and annoy users with full-screen ads.
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