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Joker malware attacks Android smartphone users again – These 11 malware apps are infecting Google Play Store

Highlighted by Check Point, their researchers recently discovered a new variant of the Joker Dropper and Premium Dialer spyware in Google Play.

Jul 10, 2020, 14:41 PM IST

Mitron app may come back to Google Play Store, but not Remove China Apps: Here's why

The “anti-China” application had gathered about a million users rapidly via the Google Play Store, where it also quickly became the top free application.

Jun 04, 2020, 18:03 PM IST

Mitron app suspended from Google Play Store

It is not unusual for suspended apps to reappear on Google Play Store.

Jun 03, 2020, 14:33 PM IST

Fortnite on Android now available on Google Play Store

In a good news for millions of Fortnite players, Fortnite on Android is foinally available on Google Play Store for download. It is to be noted that Epic Games was reluctant to make Fortnite available offiically on Android on Google Play Store for over two years now. The interested gamers using Android phone were forced to sideload the Fortnite app on their Android devices, in order to play the game. However, Epic Games has not taken the recent decision willingly and it seems that the developers was pressurised by Google to take this decision.

Apr 22, 2020, 11:45 AM IST

Amazon most desired internet brand in India, Google second, reveals Survey

The brands that offered quality of consistent service, availability, and ease of use, seemed to dominate the desire among consumers, said N Chandramouli, CEO, TRA Research.

Mar 08, 2020, 22:56 PM IST

China's mobile giants to take on Google's Play store: Sources

The platform aims to make it easier for developers of games, music, movies and other apps to market their apps in overseas markets, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Feb 07, 2020, 12:58 PM IST

Google Play Store is finally getting a dark theme makeover

With the new update all apps on the Play Store are set to gradually get a dark mode of their own.

Sep 13, 2019, 18:02 PM IST

Bugs found in backend systems of top 5,000 free Android apps

While the researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and The Ohio State University studied only applications in the Google Play Store, applications designed for iOS may share the same backend systems.

Aug 13, 2019, 16:06 PM IST

PUBG Lite tops Play Store ranking with 10 mn downloads

The lighter version of the game features a smaller map made to accomodate 60 players that facilitates fast-paced games that last for just 10 minutes -- while still keeping the traditional PUBG style of play.

Jul 30, 2019, 16:27 PM IST

Patanjali brings back Kimbho chat app; official launch on August 27

Kimbho's trail version is available on Google Play Store.

Aug 16, 2018, 15:21 PM IST

Data-friendly Twitter Lite now in India

Twitter Lite is now available in the Google Play Store in more than 45 countries.

Aug 14, 2018, 15:33 PM IST

Ramdev's messaging app Kimbho disappears from Google Play Store

Kimbho is a Sanskrit word that it means "How are you? or What`s new?".

May 31, 2018, 13:12 PM IST

International Women’s Day: Google features apps, games developed by women on Play Store

Last year Google Play had launched "Change the Game" to empower and celebrate women players and creators-making mobile gaming for everyone.

Mar 07, 2018, 08:47 AM IST

Google launches audiobooks on Play store

Like Apple`s iBooks and Amazon-owned Audible, there is no monthly subscription fee required to purchase audiobooks.

Jan 24, 2018, 11:39 AM IST

Data-friendly Twitter Lite now available in 24 countries

Just like Facebook `Lite,` it offers a data saver mode to download only the images or videos users want to see.

Dec 01, 2017, 11:44 AM IST

Microsoft Office now available on Chromebooks

It will be available free only to users with specific devices.

Nov 28, 2017, 14:01 PM IST

UC Browser in line with Google's policy now up on Play Store

The app was de-listed from Google Play store reportedly on data security issues, which the company later denied.

Nov 22, 2017, 14:55 PM IST

Airtel-Karbonn unveil new bundled smartphones to take on Jio

To counter JioPhone, Bharti Airtel has teamed up with Celkon and Karbonn Mobiles to offer low-cost bundled 4G smartphones.

Nov 16, 2017, 17:48 PM IST

HMD Global sells over 1million Nokia-branded smartphones

The installation numbers of Nokia Mobile Support application on Google Play Store suggest that the installation numbers are over one million and less than five million. 

Oct 09, 2017, 16:41 PM IST

Twitter testing Android app that uses less mobile data

The app runs Android 5.0 and up, has language support both for English and Filipino and is usable on 2G and 3G networks.

Sep 24, 2017, 14:15 PM IST