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EU Slaps $1 Billion Fine On Google Over Play Store, Search Practices
The EU fined the US giant 460 million euros for illegally favouring the company's own services -- for example, Google Flights or Google Hotels -- over rivals in search results.
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Google Announces Play Catalog Access Program for Third-Party App Stores on Android Devices
Google is introducing a new programme that will let eligible third-party Android app stores in the US surface apps from the Play Store beginning July 22. Participating marketplaces must meet Google's security, privacy and marketplace requirements and pay an annual review fee of $5,000 (roughly Rs. 4,81,400). Although apps can be discovered through ...
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Apple May Be Required to Allow External App Payments, Third-Party NFC Access in UK: Report
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has proposed new rules that could require Apple to let developers direct users to third-party payment options and expand access to the iPhone's NFC technology. The proposals aim to increase competition, lower costs for developers, and create more payment choices for users. They could also enable UK fintech...
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Google Ending It's Play Store Monopoly, Will Allow External Payments From June 30
This decision unbundles Google's flat 30 percent commission into separate service and billing fees, executing changes agreed upon after its high-profile antitrust legal battle with Epic Games.
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Google Play Store to Allow External Payments From June 30 in Select Global Markets
Google will let developers offer alternative payment systems and direct users to their own websites for purchases alongside Google Play's billing platform starting June 30. The move gives developers more flexibility in how they handle payments while reducing dependence on Google's in-app billing system. Google is also separating its Play Store serv...
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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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EU Slaps $1 Billion Fine On Google Over Play Store, Search Practices
The EU fined the US giant 460 million euros for illegally favouring the company's own services -- for example, Google Flights or Google Hotels -- over rivals in search results.
-
Google Announces Play Catalog Access Program for Third-Party App Stores on Android Devices
Google is introducing a new programme that will let eligible third-party Android app stores in the US surface apps from the Play Store beginning July 22. Participating marketplaces must meet Google's security, privacy and marketplace requirements and pay an annual review fee of $5,000 (roughly Rs. 4,81,400). Although apps can be discovered through ...
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Apple May Be Required to Allow External App Payments, Third-Party NFC Access in UK: Report
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has proposed new rules that could require Apple to let developers direct users to third-party payment options and expand access to the iPhone's NFC technology. The proposals aim to increase competition, lower costs for developers, and create more payment choices for users. They could also enable UK fintech...
-
Google Ending It's Play Store Monopoly, Will Allow External Payments From June 30
This decision unbundles Google's flat 30 percent commission into separate service and billing fees, executing changes agreed upon after its high-profile antitrust legal battle with Epic Games.
-
Google Play Store to Allow External Payments From June 30 in Select Global Markets
Google will let developers offer alternative payment systems and direct users to their own websites for purchases alongside Google Play's billing platform starting June 30. The move gives developers more flexibility in how they handle payments while reducing dependence on Google's in-app billing system. Google is also separating its Play Store serv...
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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...
