Google blocked 2.28 million Android apps from being published on Google Play after finding various policy violations that could threaten user's security. Additionally, the tech giant reports that it ...

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Google Play Store v48.8 update introduces a new, easier way to uninstall apps remotely. Users can now find an “Uninstall” button directly on individual app listings to remove the app from secondary ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy. Since its earliest days, sideloading apps from outside Play ...

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Why it matters: The Google Play Store does not currently permit updates for sideloaded apps, requiring users to manually download and install updates. However, a new ...

A scanner, remote, microphone, and even a desktop setup might already be sitting in your pocket if you own an Android phone.