Google Play Store gets a new look for installations
Google Play Store Deletion—Do Not Keep These Apps On Your Phone
This is critical because Google isn’t deleting apps from phones, and so if you have such low-quality, higher-risk apps on your device then the onus is on you to make an honest assessment and to delete— not just leave in place —those apps that fail the test.
Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead
Enlarge / It's never explained what this collection of app icons quite represents. A disorganized app you tossed together by sideloading? A face that's frowning because it's rolling down a bar held up by app icons? It's weird, but not quite evocative.
Google Play Store gets a new look for installations (APK teardown)
The Google Play Store is changing the look of the installation UI. In our video, you can see what this new UI looks like.
Sideloading apps on the Google Play Games Emulator is easy - here's how it's done
From LDPlayer to Gameloop, there are plenty of emulators that can run Android games on PC. When compared to the most popular emulation apps, the Google Play Games Emulator offers one of the most straightforward ways to enjoy your favorite mobile titles on your powerful gaming system.
Google is making it harder to sideload apps on Android
Google’s new API forces Android apps to be downloaded from the Google Play Store; sideloaded apps won’t work. The Play Integrity API helps developers check if apps are on legit devices and if they came from the Play Store. The API is already in use by apps like Tesco and BeyBlade X, with advanced techniques to catch sideloading and other issues.
Google Could Soon Block Sideloaded Apps; Dealing a Blow to Android’s Freedom
Google is blocking sideloading via Play Integrity API. Sideloaded apps may refuse to launch and take you to the app page on the Play Store.
Google Lets Android Developers Block Sideloaded Apps
Google’s Play Integrity API lets developers prevent an app from working if it has been sideloaded, and instead prompts users to download from the Google Play Store.
Google is making it easier for Android apps to detect and block sideloading
The Play Integrity API will make sideloading apps harder in order to protect users and prevent abuse. Developers can use a variety of parameters to determine an app's legitimacy. Google's continued focus on security may eventually limit customizations in Android.
Google Warns Millions Of Android Users—Do Not Install These Apps
As Android Authority explains, “the Google Play Integrity API lets apps check whether your account is ‘unlicensed’, meaning ...
Glitches on Tri-Rail app can cost riders money. Are train officials going to fix it?
South Florida’s publicly funded passenger train, Tri-Rail, has a message for riders frustrated with glitches in its app, including bugs that cost users money: They don't plan to spend money to fix it, ...
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Google working on "Backup and restore" feature for Health Connect data with Android 15
Since Android 14, Health Connect is part of the Android system. You can access it by going to Settings, and then "Security & ...
Google Introduces New App Access Risk Feature To Enhance User Safety
Google has recently upgraded its Play Integrity API with a new feature called "app access risk," designed to better protect ...
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Google Play vs. Indian App Developers: CCI’s Investigates into Google’s Play Billing System
Google Play Store is a significant player in the Android ecosystem, providing developers with a platform to connect to a vast user base. The Google Play Billing System (GPBS) is an integral part of ...