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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.

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Google blocked over 2.5 million suspicious Android apps from the Play Store last year

Google has broken down how it protected Android users in 2024 by blocking apps, banning developers and adding enhanced security.

Bleeping Computer · 18h

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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Google could be cooking up a new look for voice search in the Play Store (APK teardown)

Google appears to be developing new UI for its voice search feature in the Play Store. On top of a new look, it also adds ...

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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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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 ...

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Google Play adds a ‘Verified’ badge for trusted VPN apps

Google Play is rolling out "Verified" badges for select VPN apps to make it easier for users to find trust services. Apps ...

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Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Keep All These Apps On Your Phone

We’re talking permission abuse, which has always been a serious threat to users. A new report is just the latest “alarming” ...

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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 ...

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, ...

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Google Play Store gets verified marks for VPNs committed to protecting your data

As previously stated, this Verified badge is rolling out for VPNs that are "trusted" for protecting your data. The post adds ...

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Google Doodle celebrates Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake. How to play the game now

Google is celebrating the Lunar New Year, marking the start of the Year of the Snake with a new Google Doodle game. Here's ...

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