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New Google Play Store Warning—200 Dangerous Apps, 8 Million Installs
Security researchers have warned that malicious apps with millions of installs have been detected in the Google Play Store. Here’s what you need to know.
Google Play Store could soon make it easy to install apps with long listings (APK teardown)
Google Play Store is testing a fixed app header with an easy to reach Install button, making it easy to install apps even with long listings.
This Play Store update makes installing apps much easier
Code discovered in the latest Play Store APK indicates Google might soon introduce a sticky Install button for easier access. A new header will be anchored to the top of the screen as you scroll if this feature goes live, providing quick access to download the app no matter where you are on the page.
Google Play Store Warning—Stop Downloading These ‘Malicious Apps’
The “dangerous” permissions highlighted by that report include location tracking, access to cameras, contacts and the phone itself. Google’s enhanced protection doesn’t clamp down as widely as that, but focuses on financial exploits that require user credentials and one-time passcodes.
Google Play Store Has Over 200 Malicious Apps With 8+ Million Installs
Threat intelligence researchers at Zscaler, a popular cloud security company, have identified more than 200 malicious applications distributed via the
Google requests a stay of US injunction against the Play Store
Google has been facing antitrust cases on multiple fronts lately. European and US authorities have questioned the company’s business model for ads and Google Search services. Another area that authorities have their eyes on is Google’s app store policies.
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Google Reportedly Working on Redesigned Play Store Listings With Fixed Header, Install Button
Android Authority spotted code on the Play Store v43.1.19 that indicates Google will stop the header from disappearing when scrolling through an app's description — this is how the Google Play store currently works. As a result, the app's name and the Install button will remain visible at the top of the screen while viewing the description.
We’re Finally Going to See App Makers Advertise Better Prices Outside of Play Store
While Google’s Epic loss will require Android to open up to more than Play Store, Google said it can’t be a monopoly since Apple exists.
Google seeks delay of court order opening Play Store to rivals
U.S. District Judge James Donato issued the injunction after “Fortnite” maker Epic Games convinced a jury that Google illegally monopolized app distribution and in-app payments on Android devices. Google, a unit of Alphabet, contends that complying with the order would harm the company and has filed an appeal.
Android 15’s app archiving feature works with all Android apps, unlike the Play Store’s version
Android 15’s new app archiving feature works with apps distributed as both APKs and Android App Bundles, unlike the Google Play Store.
Google Seeks a Pause on App Store Ruling
The tech giant tries to stave off a judge's efforts to force it to open its Play app store to wider competition.
Microsoft Is One Step Closer to Opening an Actual Xbox App Store on Android
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Android, Chrome And Play Store For Sale? 32 Pages Of Google Doom Raises Security Concern
Could Google be forced to sell off some of its most significant assets? A 32-page Department of Justice filing suggests it ...
Apple’s App Store is down, and thousands of users are complaining
Phone users have been experiencing an outage with the App Store. DownDetector reveals thousands of users confirmed the App Store is down.