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Google allows third-party 'in app' billing for pilot project in India; Here is everything you need to know

A reasonable service fees will continue to apply in order to support investments in Android and Play, according to Google. However, specifics of what the reasonable service fees will have not been disclosed. Users will still have the choice to use Google Play's billing system.

Sep 02, 2022, 12:21 PM IST

Google deletes 2000 personal loan apps from Play Store in India for THIS reason

Google became aware of the unregulated lending apps after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recommended a law prohibiting unregulated lending activities (BULA).

Aug 27, 2022, 10:17 AM IST

Google Play store removes over 2000 loan apps since Jan this year; Know the Reason here

Google has removed over 2,000 loan apps from India Play Store since January this year for violating terms, misrepresenting information, and questionable offline behaviour.

Aug 25, 2022, 18:48 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

Joker malware attack: Delete THESE 50 apps immediately from your Android phone

Joker Malware has started spreading its terror again. According to a research team, Zscaler Threatlabz, Joker has infected 50 apps on the Google Play Store.

Jul 22, 2022, 15:49 PM IST

Delete THESE 8 ‘dangerous’ Android apps right now, here’s why

According to Ingrao, fraudsters build many Facebook pages and run ads on Facebook and Instagram to promote the apps. 

Jul 18, 2022, 15:55 PM IST

Delete THESE 8 ‘dangerous’ Android apps right now, here’s why

According to Ingrao, fraudsters build many Facebook pages and run ads on Facebook and Instagram to promote the apps. 

Jul 18, 2022, 15:55 PM IST

Google's Play Points program lets users score discounts on Google Store products

Google has started rolling out a new program to the Play Store that will let users use their Play Points toward purchases on the Google Store.

Jul 18, 2022, 14:37 PM IST

Google Play to hide app permissions, makes developers responsible for data collection

Google is set to no longer show permissions it automatically gathers from apps on its Play Store, giving developers control over what they wish to disclose to users on data collection.

Jul 18, 2022, 13:05 PM IST

New malware found in 8 Google Play Store apps can steal data from your phone! Check how to remove it

Cyber security researchers have uncovered some dangerous data-stealing malware apps on the Google Play Store. These apps are reading messages of the users secretly and can steal data from other apps as well.

Jul 15, 2022, 15:42 PM IST

Google, Apple's duopoly in the mobile market likely to be probed by UK regulator

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has said that Apple and Google 'hold all the cards' in the smartphone market. 

Jun 11, 2022, 09:25 AM IST

Google to ban all third-party call recording apps on Android from THIS date

It's unclear whether Google would ban all third-party call recording apps from the Play Store or if it will ask developers to remove their apps.

May 10, 2022, 19:57 PM IST

Amazon stops selling e-books on Android app amid new Google Play policy

If you update the Amazon app, you`ll get a notification that says purchasing digital products on the Android app is unavailable.

May 07, 2022, 20:50 PM IST

New smartphone malware is stealing bank details: 5 important things to know to remain safe

Octo malware can steal your bank account details. Check how to remain safe inside.

Apr 16, 2022, 16:34 PM IST

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for today, April 16: Check how to get free rewards

Garena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for today, April 16, are now live. Check the latest redeem codes for Garena Free Fire MAX inside.

Apr 16, 2022, 09:28 AM IST

Google Hangouts app removed from Play Store and App Store

Hangouts app in the App Store no longer shows any results, and the direct link has been disabled.

Mar 29, 2022, 20:33 PM IST

App with Russian link is stealing your Facebook data; uninstall it immediately to stay safe

An app named Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools has now been alleged of stealing users’ Facebook data. 

Mar 24, 2022, 18:07 PM IST

Google to tweak Play Store to make it better for large screen devices

According to a post on its Developers blog, Google will be introducing three main updates to the store -- ranking and promotability changes, alerts for low-quality apps and device-specific ratings and reviews.

Mar 21, 2022, 10:06 AM 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

Garena Free Fire banned in India? PUBG rival missing from Google Play Store, App Store

Garena Free Fire appears to be missing from Google Play Store and Apple's App Store. 

Feb 13, 2022, 14:13 PM IST