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Jack Dorsey-Backed Divine Brings Popular Vine Platform Back to Life Using Open Protocols
Divine, a reboot of Vine backed by Jack Dorsey, is rolling out with support for new uploads and a restored archive of 500,000 videos from nearly 100,000 creators. The app reportedly focuses on open protocols, limits AI-generated content, and introduces features like compilation mode. Built on Nostr, it aims to support decentralised social networkin...
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Apple, Google Offer 'Nudify' Apps Despite Policies Against Them
Searching for terms like "nudify" and "undress" in the Apple and Google app download stores gives customers access to software that can be used to alter images of celebrities and others to make them appear nude or in a state of partial undress.
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How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
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Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide
Fortnite has officially returned to the Google Play Store for Android users worldwide, marking the end of a years-long absence following Epic Games’ dispute with Google. The popular battle royale title was removed from Google Play in 2020, when Epic introduced its own in-app payment system that bypassed Google’s billing policies, triggering a l...
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Google Play Store Starts Warning Users About Android Apps That Cause Excessive Battery Drain
Google has started warning users about Android apps that consume excessive battery due to high background activity. The Google Play Store will now display warning labels on apps that cause excessive battery drain. The apps which repeatedly cross the "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" threshold will be excluded from Play Store recommendations. Affected a...
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Google Play Announces New Android Policies With Expanded Billing Options, Eases Access to Third-Party App Stores
Google on Wednesday announced a series of changes to the Android ecosystem aimed at giving developers greater flexibility in how they distribute apps and handle payments. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it introduces expanded billing choices on the Google Play Store, new programmes to support developers, and an initiative to make third-p...
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Google Blocked 266 Million Risky App Installs, Prevented 1.75 Million Policy-Violating Apps in 2025
Google on Thursday detailed its new enforcement measures to keep the Android ecosystem secure in 2025. In its annual security update, the Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted how it strengthened protections across Google Play, while blocking millions of harmful apps that could’ve spread malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and pr...
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Google Is Reportedly Adding More Verification Layers in Play Store to Curb Sideloading Apps
Google is reportedly adding a new verification step in the Play Store to discourage sideloading on Android. Code references suggest users may need an internet connection to verify an app’s developer, with warnings about risks from unverified sources. While installation without verification will remain possible, the process is expected to become m...
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Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G Reportedly Listed on Google Play Console; Could Arrive With Familiar Specifications
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has reportedly been spotted on the Google Play Console Supported Devices list. The listing reveals the model number SM-M076B and the codename A07x, suggesting it may be a rebranded version of the Galaxy A07 5G. The unusual “e” branding hints at a shift in Samsung’s budget naming strategy. The device may share specificat...
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Samsung Reportedly Explains Reason Behind Google Play System Update Delays on Galaxy Smartphones
Samsung has reportedly explained that delays to Google Play system updates on Galaxy smartphones are intentional and linked to internal software validation. The clarification follows user reports of outdated Play system versions despite recent Android security patches. Samsung told a German publication it paused these updates during new device laun...
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Google Play Store Could Soon Let Users Try Out Paid Games Before Purchasing Them: Report
The Google Play Store could soon launch a new "Try before you buy" feature. The feature could allow users to try out paid games for free before making a purchase. Once the trial period ends, users can purchase the games, and they will be able to carry over the progress made during the trial. Trials are expected to be limited to one trial per game l...
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Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store After Extended Legal Battle
Fortnite has returned to the Google Play Store in the US, Epic Games announced on Friday. This marks the culmination of a five-year legal battle, which began in 2020, when Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google for their allegedly unfair and anti-competitive platform rules. While the multiplayer game returned to the App Store in May, G...
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Francis Lawrence’s The Long Walk (2025) Now Available for Rent on Prime Video and Apple TV
Francis Lawrence’s The Long Walk is a tense, slow-burning Stephen King adaptation. The film follows teenagers competing in a high-stakes walking contest. Available now on PVOD platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV, it offers suspense, psychological drama, and intense storytelling for at-home viewing.
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POCO C85 5G Indian Variant Reportedly Listed on Google Play Console; Design, Key Specifications Revealed
The Poco C85 5G Indian variant reportedly runs on Android 16 Beta (SDK 36). Ahead of the rollout, the smartphone has reportedly appeared on a certification website, confirming the name and hinting at key specifications. The listing suggests the handset will feature a waterdrop-style notch for the front camera and could be powered by the Dimensity 6...
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Jack Dorsey-Backed Divine Brings Popular Vine Platform Back to Life Using Open Protocols
Divine, a reboot of Vine backed by Jack Dorsey, is rolling out with support for new uploads and a restored archive of 500,000 videos from nearly 100,000 creators. The app reportedly focuses on open protocols, limits AI-generated content, and introduces features like compilation mode. Built on Nostr, it aims to support decentralised social networkin...
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Apple, Google Offer 'Nudify' Apps Despite Policies Against Them
Searching for terms like "nudify" and "undress" in the Apple and Google app download stores gives customers access to software that can be used to alter images of celebrities and others to make them appear nude or in a state of partial undress.
-
How to Bypass Android's 24-Hour Delay and Install Third-Party Apps on Your Phone
Google has revamped the security policies on Android, with regard to apps that are downloaded through sources other than the Google Play Store. Among the major changes to ensure security is the implementation of a 24-hour waiting period to sideload apps from developers who are not verified. The company claims this measure aims to curb scams and mal...
-
Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store for Android Users Worldwide
Fortnite has officially returned to the Google Play Store for Android users worldwide, marking the end of a years-long absence following Epic Games’ dispute with Google. The popular battle royale title was removed from Google Play in 2020, when Epic introduced its own in-app payment system that bypassed Google’s billing policies, triggering a l...
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Google Play Store Starts Warning Users About Android Apps That Cause Excessive Battery Drain
Google has started warning users about Android apps that consume excessive battery due to high background activity. The Google Play Store will now display warning labels on apps that cause excessive battery drain. The apps which repeatedly cross the "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" threshold will be excluded from Play Store recommendations. Affected a...
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Google Play Announces New Android Policies With Expanded Billing Options, Eases Access to Third-Party App Stores
Google on Wednesday announced a series of changes to the Android ecosystem aimed at giving developers greater flexibility in how they distribute apps and handle payments. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it introduces expanded billing choices on the Google Play Store, new programmes to support developers, and an initiative to make third-p...
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Google Blocked 266 Million Risky App Installs, Prevented 1.75 Million Policy-Violating Apps in 2025
Google on Thursday detailed its new enforcement measures to keep the Android ecosystem secure in 2025. In its annual security update, the Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted how it strengthened protections across Google Play, while blocking millions of harmful apps that could’ve spread malware, financial fraud, hidden subscriptions, and pr...
-
Google Is Reportedly Adding More Verification Layers in Play Store to Curb Sideloading Apps
Google is reportedly adding a new verification step in the Play Store to discourage sideloading on Android. Code references suggest users may need an internet connection to verify an app’s developer, with warnings about risks from unverified sources. While installation without verification will remain possible, the process is expected to become m...
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Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G Reportedly Listed on Google Play Console; Could Arrive With Familiar Specifications
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has reportedly been spotted on the Google Play Console Supported Devices list. The listing reveals the model number SM-M076B and the codename A07x, suggesting it may be a rebranded version of the Galaxy A07 5G. The unusual “e” branding hints at a shift in Samsung’s budget naming strategy. The device may share specificat...
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Samsung Reportedly Explains Reason Behind Google Play System Update Delays on Galaxy Smartphones
Samsung has reportedly explained that delays to Google Play system updates on Galaxy smartphones are intentional and linked to internal software validation. The clarification follows user reports of outdated Play system versions despite recent Android security patches. Samsung told a German publication it paused these updates during new device laun...
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Google Play Store Could Soon Let Users Try Out Paid Games Before Purchasing Them: Report
The Google Play Store could soon launch a new "Try before you buy" feature. The feature could allow users to try out paid games for free before making a purchase. Once the trial period ends, users can purchase the games, and they will be able to carry over the progress made during the trial. Trials are expected to be limited to one trial per game l...
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Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store After Extended Legal Battle
Fortnite has returned to the Google Play Store in the US, Epic Games announced on Friday. This marks the culmination of a five-year legal battle, which began in 2020, when Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple and Google for their allegedly unfair and anti-competitive platform rules. While the multiplayer game returned to the App Store in May, G...
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Francis Lawrence’s The Long Walk (2025) Now Available for Rent on Prime Video and Apple TV
Francis Lawrence’s The Long Walk is a tense, slow-burning Stephen King adaptation. The film follows teenagers competing in a high-stakes walking contest. Available now on PVOD platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV, it offers suspense, psychological drama, and intense storytelling for at-home viewing.
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POCO C85 5G Indian Variant Reportedly Listed on Google Play Console; Design, Key Specifications Revealed
The Poco C85 5G Indian variant reportedly runs on Android 16 Beta (SDK 36). Ahead of the rollout, the smartphone has reportedly appeared on a certification website, confirming the name and hinting at key specifications. The listing suggests the handset will feature a waterdrop-style notch for the front camera and could be powered by the Dimensity 6...
