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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.

Android Authority · 21h

Google leaned heavily on AI to stop malicious apps on the Play Store last year

AI became a hot topic. Its influence even bled into the Google Play security division, which used AI in 92% of app security reviews.

The Verge on MSN · 17h

Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps

Google’s malware scanning Play Protect service will now automatically turn off an Android app’s permissions if it’s potentially harmful. The feature is designed to prevent malicious apps from having access to your phone’s storage, photos, camera, and more.

Hosted on MSN · 15h

Google Play Protect to revoke permissions for harmful apps

Google Play Protect will automatically revoke app permissions for harmful Android apps. In today’s Security Blog, Google mentions that the new feature will prevent malicious app

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The Verge on MSN · 1d

Google Play will now verify VPNs that prioritize privacy and safety

Google Play will now display verification badges on approved VPNs as a way to “highlight apps that prioritize user privacy and safety,” the company announced on Tuesday. The new badge will appear on a VPN app’s details page and within search results, proving that it meets specific standards outlined by Google.

Android Authority · 1d

Google's VPN badging system from 2023 is rolling out on the Play Store...again

Google has already announced a security-checking Google Play VPN badge system two times now, but it's here to announce it again.

Tech Advisor on MSN · 1h

Google’s new verification badge makes it easier to choose your next VPN

It seems that the possibility of downloading a malicious app from the Google Play Store has once again been reduced. Google has announced a new verification badge for VPN apps, helping users distinguish secure and trustworthy applications from the vast selection available on the Play Store.

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Google Play Protect cannot be disabled during phone and video calls

Google’s post recapping Play Store and Android protections in 2024 is live, while highlighting new Play Protect features, ...

21h

The Google Play Store is reportedly crashing for Android users across devices

Google's app store is encountering an issue on Android devices that's hampering user experiences.

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When Will TikTok Be Back In The Apple App Store And Google Play Store?

If you’re waiting for TikTok to be available for download—or update—again, you may have to practice patience. Here’s why.

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 ...

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Tech wrap Jan 30: Nothing Phone 3a series, Spider-Man 2 on PC, Pixel 9a

Nothing Phone 3a series launch. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 coming to PCs. Google Pixel 9a launch. GoPro Hero update. iPhone ...

Google TV Streamer tips and tricks

The Google TV Streamer is the latest streaming device from Google. While it is new, we've dug up some helpful tips and tricks forgetting the most out of it.

Eighteen Champions League games, one unusual assignment: watch every match (in five-minute segments)

How do you follow all 18 games on 'Matchday Mayhem'? Come up with a running order and watch a bit of every game, of course ...

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Marvel Snap is reinstated on the Play Store

Marvel Snap, the game caught in the TikTok ban, was reinstated on Play Store under the original developer's name, Second ...

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