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” ...
Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps
Google’s malware scanning Play Protect service will now automatically turn off an Android app’s permissions if it’s ...
Google couldn't nail scalable apps for tablets or foldables, but it's still trying
Google wants to make apps scalable across form factors. Android XR headsets will run the majority of Android apps by default. Android 16 and 17 should go a long way toward making apps work better ...
Google Gemini now works across multiple apps in a single prompt
With today’s update, Gemini is able to carry out more complex multimodal tasks. You might ask it to find a dog-friendly ...
Google blocked over 2.5 million suspicious Android apps from the Play Store last year
In 2024 Google claims that it blocked just over 2.3 million potentially risky Android apps from the Play Store mostly due to ...
This new Google badge helps navigate untrustworthy VPNs
The Google Play Store now includes a Verified badge for virtual private networks (VPNs) that meet its extensive criteria.
Apple lists all apps it removed alongside TikTok in the US
In a rare move amid the TikTok shutdown, Apple has published a statement and a support document listing all affected apps ...