If Google is serious about Android scams, there's a bigger problem than sideloading

Google's new sideloading rules for Android ignore the Play Store's own malware problem, undermining its commitment to ...

The Google Play Store has a serious problem with shady cast-to-TV apps

A new report claims that the cast-to-TV/screen mirroring category on the Google Play Store is flooded with sketchy apps.

Android Alert: 50 Google Play Apps Linked to ‘NoVoice’ Malware Reached 2.3M Downloads

NoVoice malware was found in 50 Android apps on Google Play, with 2.3 million downloads, by bypassing detection and targeting ...

2.3 Million Users Affected by New Android Malware Hid in 50 Google Play Apps

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Google to flag Android apps with excessive battery use on the Play Store

Google will start taking action on Android apps in the official Google Play store that have high background activity and cause excessive battery draining. Apps that exceed a "bad behavior threshold" ...

NoVoice Android malware on Google Play infects 50 apps across 2.3 million devices

NoVoice can clone people's WhatsApp accounts on different devices, experts warn.
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Google quietly makes a major Play Store change Android users will hate

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...
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Google wants to reduce Play Store fees and improve third-party app store support in Android 17

Google has submitted a proposal to “fix” the Play Store following its loss in the Epic Games court case, and the changes include better third-party app store support and reduced, but more complex, ...