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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.

Bleeping Computer · 4h

Google blocked 2.36 million risky Android apps from Play Store in 2024

Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users.

Tom's Guide · 41m

Google blocked over 2.5 million suspicious Android apps from the Play Store last year

In 2024 Google claims that it blocked just over 2.3 million potentially risky Android apps from the Play Store mostly due to policy violations that would make them dangerous for Android users.

The Verge on MSN · 1d

Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps

The feature is supposed to help prevent malicious apps from gaining access to your phone’s storage, camera, and photos.

chromeunboxed.com · 10h

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.

Pixel, Google and Android

Droid Life · 1h

Pixel, Android Team Googlers Offered ‘Voluntary Exit Program’

If you’re a US-based Googler working for a team focused on Android, Pixel, Chrome or a number of others, you probably already saw the news hit your work inbox that you’re being offered a “voluntary exit program” complete with a severance package.

TechCrunch on MSN · 4h

Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google.

Android Authority · 4h

Google’s Pixel and Android employees in the US are being asked to step aside voluntarily

Google is offering a voluntary exit program to its US-based employees working on Pixel, Android, Chrome, ChromeOS, Fitbit, Nest, and more.

Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live Updates

Android 16 will introduce Live Updates, a new class of notification that's always on top. Here's how it compare to iOS Live ...

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New DeepSeek Warning—Do You Need To Delete Your iPhone, Android App?

Do you need to delete this app? . With DeepSeek ascending to top Google’s Play Store after doing the same on Apple’s App ...

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Blackmagic Design updates its Android app to version 2.0

If you're a person who wants more from their smartphone camera, then you need to use the Blackmagic camera app. This is a ...

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Google Phone app gets an unexpected Android 16-inspired redesign (APK teardown)

Google is prepping a redesigned Settings menu for its Phone app that resembles the Settings home page expected to roll out ...

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6 lesser-known Android 15 features (but are super useful)

Android 15 introduces many security features, including one that’s lesser-known to most people. This feature hides your ...

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The OnePlus 13 has already set an impossible standard for Android phones in 2025

I've used the OnePlus 13 for six weeks and after using many other new phones — including Galaxy S25 Ultra — this is why it's ...

The 2025 Android upgrade cycle has begun

Turns out, in 1999, Adams wrote an essay titled “How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Internet,” and wow does it hold ...

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Google to Fight $4.33 Billion EU Antitrust Fine Over Android

The company is making its case at the European Court of Justice, the bloc’s highest court, on Tuesday after the regulator ...

Gemini 2.0 Flash is finally ready for prime time

After introducing Gemini 2.0 Flash late last year, Google is finally ready for the powerful AI model to drop its ...

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