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01 May 2024

Google Banned 2.28 Million Policy-Violating Apps: Read Why

Google improved its Google Play Protect security features to better safeguard users who download apps from sources outside of the play store.

15 Mar 2024

CCI Orders Investigation Into Google's App Store Billing Practices

The Commission directs the Director General ('DG') to cause an investigation to be made into the matter under the provisions of Section 26(1) of the Act.

06 Mar 2024

We Continue To Maintain Our Stand On Google Charging Up To 26 Pc Fee

Last week, Google delisted some of the apps by major Indian digital companies, including Matrimony.com, Naukri.com, Shaadi.com, and others from the Play Store.

04 Mar 2024

8 out of 10 Indian Companies Return After Compliance With New Policy

Several apps have returned to the Play Store after adhering to Google's policy.

Ashwini Vaishnaw

02 Mar 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw's BIG Statement On Google-Indian Startups Row, Says...

The minister said the government will be meeting Google and app developers who have been delisted, next week, to resolve the dispute.

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02 Mar 2024

GOOGLE BREAKING: Google on its knees after deleting Indian app from Play Store

06 Feb 2024

Google Removes 2,200 Fraudulent Loan Apps From Play Store: MoS Finance

Google has updated its policy regarding enforcement of loan apps on the Play Store and only those apps are allowed on the Play Store which are published by Regulated Entities (REs) or those working in partnership with REs.

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28 Dec 2023

ALERT! Xamalicious Malware Threatens Thousands Through Play Store Apps

The Xamalicious issue has been lingering since mid-2020, posing a persistent threat to those who have not scanned their devices for the malware.

26 Feb 2023

WhatsApp Now Let Beta Users Keep Messages From Disappearing

With the new feature, beta testers can now prevent the expiration of certain disappearing messages by using the "Keep" option.

20 Aug 2022

Malicious malware found in THESE 35 Android apps; delete them immediately

Bitdefender has found 35 popular Android apps that have malicious malware. Malware are intruding software that are built to harm devices and programmes. They come in many forms including Trojan horse, spyware, etc.

22 Jul 2022

Google to roll back app permissions list on Play Store

Google had earlier launched Data Safety labels. Google is rolling back the app permissions list on the Play Store. Privacy and transparency are core values in the Android community, Android Developer, said Google.

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13 Mar 2022

Google suspends Play Store purchases, subscriptions in Russia

Google clarified that this means users cannot purchase apps and games. Users won't be able to make subscription payments or conduct any in-app purchases of digital goods via the Google Play Store in Russia.

10 Dec 2021

Google extends deadline for Indian developers to integrate with Play billing

In October last year, Google had announced March 31, 2022 as the deadline. A Google spokesperson said the extension has been done in view of the changes to India's recurring digital payments guidelines. The spokesperson added that Google recognises the unique needs of the developer ecosystem in India.

06 Nov 2021

Google Maps reaches 10 billion Play Store downloads

Maps comes pre-installed as part of Google Mobile Services. But that doesn`t account for all of the downloads on the Play Store. Google does offer "Maps Go," which is effectively a Progressive Web App.

22 Oct 2021

Google lowers Play Store fees from 30% to 15% for developers

Google has decided to reduce Play Store commission for apps that offer subscription services after widespread pushback from developers. The company is also facing increased regulatory pressure much like Apple.

30 Jul 2021

Google swipes left on 'Sugar Dating' apps, will uninstall them from Play Store

Play Store will stop hosting ‘Sugar Dating' apps from September 1. Google has mentioned that the dating apps under the scanner will be removed for hosting ‘sexual content’ on the app. Google is updating several other new policies, Device and Network Abuse Policy, Permission Policy.

23 Jul 2021

YouTube hits major milestone, tops 10 billion downloads on Play Store

YouTube comes pre-installed on almost all devices. YouTube would become the first "proper" user-facing Android app to hit such a download milestone on the Play Store. The company recently rolled out a new tool -- "Super Thanks".

06 Jun 2021

Using a fake oxymeter app? Here’s how to check its authenticity

Cybersecurity researchers have recently found many fake oximeter apps on the Play Store as they have been stealing sensitive banking credentials. The hackers usually target the app stores because of the free availability of apps.

06 May 2021

Developers to share details of data collected by apps listed on Play Store

Developers will have to state how the data is used like app functionality and personalisation. Google said developers found to be in violation of the policy, will be required to fix it. Apps that don't become compliant will be subject to policy enforcement.

14 Jan 2021

Google removes hundreds of fake personal loan apps to protect consumers

Apps were found to violate user safety policies. Apps immediately removed from the Store. Apps failing to stick to norms to be removed without further notice.

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