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New Android, Google Play Security Update—2.3 Million Apps Blocked

Google has confirmed it has blocked more than 2.3 million apps as it publishes a new Android and Google Play security update—what you need to know.

Bleeping Computer · 6h

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.

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Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps

The feature is supposed to help prevent malicious apps from gaining access to your phone’s storage, camera, and photos.

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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 permissions if it's deemed potentially harmful.

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Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live Updates

Android 16 will introduce Live Updates, a new class of notification that's always on top. Here's how it compare to iOS Live ...

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Android 16 could finally force all apps into dark mode — here's how

If this sounds familiar it’s because we heard something similar last year, with news that Android 15 may force apps into dark ...

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6 lesser-known Android 15 features (but are super useful)

Android 15 introduces many security features, including one that’s lesser-known to most people. This feature hides your ...

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Google Phone app gets an unexpected Android 16-inspired redesign (APK teardown)

Google is prepping a redesigned Settings menu for its Phone app that resembles the Settings home page expected to roll out ...

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Google offers voluntary exit for staff in Pixel and Android group

Google offers a voluntary exit program for US-based employees in its Platforms and Devices team, impacting the Android and ...

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11 advanced Android split-screen tricks

Speaking of tablets and foldables, if you’re rockin’ such a plus-sized device and you’ve got a reasonably recent Android ...

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New DeepSeek Warning—Do You Need To Delete Your iPhone, Android App?

Do you need to delete this app? . With DeepSeek ascending to top Google’s Play Store after doing the same on Apple’s App ...

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This new Android feature protects your phone, even if someone has your PIN

If you're looking for an additional layer of security for your Android device, Google's Identity Check might be just the ...

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