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.
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.”
DeepSeek blocked on Apple and Google app stores in Italy
The Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek could not be accessed on Wednesday in Apple and Google app stores in Italy, the day after the country's data protection authority requested information on its use of personal data.
Italy and Ireland ban DeepSeek on Apple and Google devices
DeepSeek, the controversial Chinese AI chatbot, is no longer available for download in Italy and Ireland. Both countries pulled the app from Apple and Google stores on Jan. 29, accusing the company of dodging questions about its handling of personal data and causing fears of Chinese government access to user information.
First Apple and Now Google: DeepSeek Hits No. 1 on Play Store
DeepSeek app hits the top spot in the Google Play Store after conquering the Apple App Store. The post First Apple and Now Google: DeepSeek Hits No. 1 on Play Store appeared first on Tech.co.
Google Play Protect defended your sensitive data from over a million apps in 2024
Google blocked 2.36 million apps and 158,000 developer accounts to maintain Play Store safety in 2024. Play Protect flagged ...
Google can now auto-disable permissions from risky Android apps
Google Play Protect is getting even more powerful, with new features designed to keep your Android device safe from malware and scams. One major update is the ability to automatically disable an app's ...
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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 1/1/25: New year, old Play Store problem remains. Here’s a ...
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The Google Play Store desperately needs to copy Apple's App Store: Here's why
Google needs to redevelop the Play Store and snap up exclusives to make it a worthwhile platform for developers and users. Before we explore what the Play Store needs to copy from the App ...
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TikTok Still Missing on Apple’s App Store, Google Play as ‘App Rot’ Begins — No More Downloads, Updates, In-App Purchases, or Bug Fixes
ByteDance restored TikTok service in the United States on Sunday night, but major tech companies like Apple and Google have ...
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TikTok isn’t back in the App Store yet
If you search for TikTok on the App Store, you’ll see a message saying, “TikTok and other ByteDance apps are not available in ...