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Google Play’s Security: 2.36 Million Apps Blocked For Violations In 2024
Discover how Google’s AI-powered security, real-time app scanning, and stricter privacy controls are protecting Android users from malware, fraud, and data breaches.
Millions of apps were rejected from Google Play in 2024, and for good reason
Google prevented over 2.3 million malicious Android apps from being published on the Play Store in 2024, in addition to adding new safety features.
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.
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.
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.
Google Play Store not showing Android system app updates [U]
In what could be a bug or behavior change, the Google Play Store is not showing available updates for system-level apps. Update 2/1/25: Here’s a list of common Google apps that don’t appear in the Pending downloads list, but will show an “Update” when you visit the Play Store listing directly:
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.
Over 2 million risky Android apps were blocked from the Play Store last year
Google says it blocked 2.36 million app submissions made to the Play Store in 2024 because they were in violation of its policies and as such a potential cybersecurity risk. In a Google Security blog post,
How Google protects you from dangerous apps: Top Play Protect features on Android
How does Google protect your Android phone from dangerous apps? What safeguards are in place to prevent such threats? We break it all down here.
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 ...
Google could give the Play Store's voice search UI a makeover
The Google Play Store is testing an updated design for its voice search UI. This updated UI is reminiscent of the Google app ...
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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, ...
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 ...
Android Circuit: Google Pixel 9a Price, Nothing (3a) Launch, Pebble Smartwatch Returns
This week’s Android headlines; Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra reviews, Pixel 9a pricing, Google Play Protect updates, Nothing (3a) ...