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New Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Leave These Apps On Your Phone
Live threat detection was one of the standouts when Android 15 was trailed earlier this year. Using on-device AI, the idea is that users will be warned in real time if an app is exhibiting potentially malicious behavior, before it’s flagged across the board by Play Protect.
Google has made searching the Play Store so frustrating, I don't even bother anymore
Nearly four months later, I don't think I'm being hyperbolic in calling these goals a failure. The Play Store was, in the eyes of many, already racing towards a fundamentally poor place to find and download worthwhile apps and games,
Google doesn’t sell headsets anymore — but its app store is getting ready for them
Screenshots published by the outlet show a small graphic representing a headset in the Play Store’s “Install on more devices menu,” while a bit of text appearing on an app listing elsewhere references an “XR headset” too:
Google’s Update Mistake—Do Not Change This New Play Store Setting
Google can’t really have it both ways—either Play Protect is critical or it isn’t. It’s the default response from Google when new malware strikes, telling users to make sure it’s enabled. That protection falls away if it’s seen as the norm to disable it when an app can’t get through. How then does a user know what is dangerous and what isn’t.
Google Play Store may utilize AI to help answer questions about unfamiliar apps
Well, it appears that Google may introduce a section in the Play Store that would allow users to ask questions about the app, with AI generating helpful answers. The possible inclusion of this feature was spotted by the folks at Android Authority, with new strings in code popping up in version 43.3.32-31 of Google Play Store.
Google Play Store Could Allow Cancelled Downloads To Resume
Android Authority reports that code within the Google Play Store APK hints at the possibility of resuming cancelled downloads.
Why Use APKs Instead of Play Store Apps
In the world of Android apps, APKs (Android Package Kits) and Google Play Store apps are the two main options for app installation. While the Google Play Store is the default and most convenient way to get apps,
Google Play Protect Will Alert You About Malicious Android Apps
Live threat detection analyzes app behavior in real time, examining how apps use sensitive permissions and interact with other apps and services on the device. This active monitoring lets Google Play Protect identify potentially harmful apps that may attempt to conceal malicious behavior or remain inactive for a period before engaging in suspicious activity.
Google Pixel phones will now instantly warn you about dangerous apps you may have: All details
Google is bringing real-time alerts to Pixel devices that will notify you whenever a dangerous app is detected on your device.
Google's new app secures your chats with a twist
Mishaal Rahman at Android Authority reports that the Android System Key Verifier app just rolled out with last week’s Google ...
Google's dedicated Gemini app for iPhone is now available for download
Google's Gemini AI assistant is now available as a standalone iPhone app on the Apple App Store. Gemini is the search giant's ...
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Google doesn't want the Play Store opened up, seeks an emergency stay (Update: Epic response)
Google has filed for an emergency motion to stay against the Epic judgment that would open up the Play Store for third-party app stores. Google argues that the Court gave the company three ...
This Google App Helps You Verify If You’re Chatting with the Right Person
If you don't know the person you're texting is the one you intended to message, Android System Key Verifier helps you verify ...