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Android users don't have to worry about data being stored by Google Play apps

Last year, Google introduced a new policy for developers to allow app users to create and delete their accounts and associated data easily. The move finally appears official.

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Watch out, Android fans – this banking malware threat is masquerading as a Google Play update

Watch out, Android fans – this banking malware threat is masquerading as a Google Play update

A new malware strain is posing as a Google Play Store update, and it could steal your passwords and banking logins.

Google says Epic's demands are 'unnecessary,' but maybe that was the point

Google says Epic's demands are 'unnecessary,' but maybe that was the point

After winning its antitrust case against Google, Epic gave a list of its proposed demands to the court. Now, Google has its counter, and the company unsurprisingly disagrees.

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New Android security flaw lets hackers seize control of apps — how to stay safe

Microsoft has uncovered a new security flaw called ‘Dirty Stream’ which impacts many popular Android apps and could let hackers sneak malicious code into them.

Google Play Store adding 'Government' badge to identify official apps

Google previewed a plan to mark official government apps as such in the Play Store, and now it's rolling out with support for thousands of apps.

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TikTok's highly-anticipated Instagram killer, TikTok Notes, is starting to roll out

TikTok Notes wants to draw you away from Instagram, and it's finally starting to become available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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Epic wants a judge to open up the Google Play Store for good

After a surprise victory in Epic v. Google last year, Epic Games' proposed injunction asks the presiding judge to change a few big things about how the Google Play Store operates.

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Google Play Store picks up YouTube videos and more rewards for Play Pass

Google Play Store picks up YouTube videos and more rewards for Play Pass

Google highlighted several new additions to the Play Store and more rewards for its Play Pass.

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Google Play Store might bring 'parallel downloads' for multiple apps

Google Play Store might bring 'parallel downloads' for multiple apps

A dive into the Play Store's latest version showed signs of a new "parallel downloads" feature.

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Google tests using AI to show 'App highlights' in Play Store listings

Google tests using AI to show 'App highlights' in Play Store listings

Google has been testing AI-generated summaries of apps in the Play Store, and the latest iteration is called "App highlights."

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These 9 games look incredible on foldable phones and tablets

These 9 games look incredible on foldable phones and tablets

Foldable phones and tablets offer big-screen experiences on the go, and these games look fantastic while doing so.

How to delete parental controls

How to delete parental controls

Sometimes too many restrictions can hinder your relationship with your child, and that’s why you should know the right time to get rid of all those control settings.

Onyx Boox Poke 5 review: a versatile and cute 6-inch ereader with one too many flaws

Onyx Boox Poke 5 review: a versatile and cute 6-inch ereader with one too many flaws

Onyx's feature-packed and compact ereader undermines itself with complexity and a too-high price.

Microsoft Copilot sneaks into the Play Store with GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 models

Microsoft Copilot sneaks into the Play Store with GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 models

Microsoft has launched its Copilot AI assistant app on the Play Store for Android phones.

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Google Play: The 4 new app categories for 2023!

Google regularly develops its Google Play Store further. This year also saw the launch of numerous new functions.

$632 million Google Play Store settlement coming — how to claim your share

As the result of an anti-trust case, Google's being forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, and you could be entitled to some of it if you live in the U.S.

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Google to make sideloading easier, allow third-party payments for in-app purchases

As part of a $700 million settlement related to payments on the Google Play Store, Google will allow third-party payments and make sideloading apps easier.

Google to pay $700 million in case over whether its app store is an illegal monopoly

The deal with dozens of states resolves a lawsuit that claimed Google engages in anticompetitive behavior through its Google Play store, which is how most people download apps on Android devices.

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Epic Games beat Google but lost to Apple in monopoly lawsuits. What does it all mean?

The tech giants' app stores are multibillion-dollar money-makers. Now the services are under threat like never before.

How to put parental control on Android

With a couple of parental control settings on Android devices and Google’s Family Link, you can control most of the activities on your child’s Android device.

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Google Play 'Best Of' 2023 highlights Hoyoverse and ChatGPT

Google Play details the winners of its "Best Of" awards for 2023.

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The Google Play Store could bring AI-generated FAQs for apps

Code found within the latest version of the Google Play Store shows signs of new AI-powered FAQs.

Google Play Store is making a big upgrade to fight malware — what you need to know

Google has issued a new testing mandate for new personal developer accounts looking to release their apps on the Play Store.

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We almost got the Google Play Store on Meta Quest headsets

The Meta Quest platform has a lot of good things going for it, and it could have been even better if Google and Meta could work together to get the Play Store in VR.

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Uninstalling Android apps on other devices is about to become a lot easier

Need to clear out some storage space or remove an app from your phone, tablet, watch, and Chromebook at once? It's about to become a lot easier.

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