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Google Banned 2.28 Million Policy-Violating Apps From Being Published On Play Store: Read Why

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

May 01, 2024, 15:57 PM IST

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.

Mar 15, 2024, 20:55 PM IST

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

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.

Mar 06, 2024, 20:23 PM IST

Google Play Store: 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.

Mar 04, 2024, 19:18 PM IST

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.

Mar 02, 2024, 17:51 PM IST

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

GOOGLE BREAKING: Google came to its knees after deleting the Indian app from Play Store. The apps which Google had removed from its App Store have been reinstated.

Mar 02, 2024, 16:54 PM IST

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.

Feb 06, 2024, 17:49 PM IST

Android Users Beware! 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.

Dec 28, 2023, 20:40 PM IST

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.

Feb 26, 2023, 13:14 PM IST

BEWARE! Malicious malware found in THESE 35 Android Apps; delete them immediately if you have

Malware are intruding software that are built to harm devices and programmes. They come in many forms including Trojan horse, spyware, etc.

Aug 20, 2022, 20:47 PM IST

Google to roll back app permissions list on Play Store

After initially removing them in place of Data Safety labels, tech giant Google has now said that it is rolling back the app permissions list on the Play Store.

Jul 22, 2022, 17:12 PM IST

Google suspends Play Store purchases, subscriptions in Russia

Google stated that due to payment system disruptions, Google Play has paused its billing system for users in Russia as of March 10, 2022.

Mar 13, 2022, 13:21 PM IST

Google Play billing system integration deadline for developers in India extended, check last date

Google said that it's deferring the deadline for developers in India to integrate with its Play billing system from March 2022 to October next year.

Dec 10, 2021, 16:38 PM IST

Google Maps reaches 10 billion Play Store downloads

Google Maps has now reached the important milestone of 10 billion Play Store downloads.

Nov 06, 2021, 22:37 PM IST

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.

Oct 22, 2021, 09:09 AM IST

Google swipes left on 'Sugar Dating' apps, will uninstall them from Play Store by Sept 1

Google is enforcing a blanket ban on all such apps such as SDM, Spoiler, and Sugar Daddy. For those uninitiated, Sugar Dating apps allow elderly people to date younger people to overcome loneliness.

Jul 30, 2021, 20:57 PM IST

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

YouTube streaming has exploded in popularity over the past decade with improving global internet speed, introduction of 4G devices and increasing access to smartphones/tablets.

Jul 23, 2021, 19:15 PM IST

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

The hackers usually target the app stores because of the free availability of apps there and then they use several tools like firebase or GitHub to deploy these fake apps and different app markets like QooApp, Huawei, etc for effective publishing and distribution among a large base of users.

Jun 06, 2021, 21:58 PM IST