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Google Play Store might bring 'parallel downloads' for multiple apps

A dive into the Play Store's latest version showed signs of a new "parallel downloads" feature.

Android Central

The Play Store brings 'Featured Stories' to apps and a dialog UI redesign

Google is preparing to roll out an update that redesigns its dialog UI and adds a new editorial card for apps.

Android Central

OnePlus Watch 2 review: Amazing Wear OS battery life, annoying software issues

OnePlus just introduced the Watch 2, and it uses a custom dual-chip design to deliver three-day battery life even on Wear OS. But is it any good in daily use? Let's take a look.

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I used this Pixel Dev Ops hack to jerry rig iOS StandBy Mode on Android — how to do it yourself

Here's how to use the Stay Awake Develop option on Pixel to recreate iOS StandBy Mode.

Tom’s Guide

Google Assistant becomes Gemini – but only in certain countries

If you try to download Google Assistant from the Play Store, you may automatically get Gemini instead.

Android Central

These malicious Android malware apps were downloaded 150,000 times from the Play Store — delete them right now

Cybercriminals are using malicious apps as malware droppers to infect the phones of unsuspecting Android users.

Tom’s Guide

Google tests using AI to show 'App highlights' in Play Store listings

Google has been testing AI-generated summaries of apps in the Play Store, and the latest iteration is called "App highlights."

Android Central

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I’ve been using the Nothing Phone (2) for three months — 3 things I love and 1 thing I hate

The Nothing Phone (2) is unlike any other Android phone out there at the moment. Here’s why you might want to consider it for your next smartphone.

Tom’s Guide

Android phone vs. handheld gaming console: It's not an easy decision

While our smartphones are incredible gaming devices, there's something to be said about having a dedicated portable handheld console. We break down the differences to help you decide which way you should go.

Android Central

Malware-filled messaging apps are wreaking havoc on Android phones — delete these malicious apps right now

Cybercriminals used a combination of romance scams and malicious apps to infect unsuspecting users with the VarjaSpy remote access trojan.

Tom’s Guide

Beeper Mini exits the Play Store thanks to the iMessage chaos

Beeper Mini has been yanked from the Play Store, but iMessage remains a 'Labs' feature in Beeper Cloud for now.

Android Central

Google warms up to more gambling apps on the Play Store

Google detailed an expansion of its RMG app acceptance on the Play Store in more countries, alongside stronger rules.

Android Central

Play Store's AI-generated FAQs could arrive soon with an expandable card view

A dive into the Play Store's latest version showed more progress on its AI-generated FAQs and what users can expect.

Android Central

Onyx Boox Poke 5 review: a versatile and cute 6-inch ereader with one too many flaws

Onyx's feature-packed and compact ereader undermines itself with complexity and a too-high price.

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Microsoft Copilot sneaks into the Play Store with GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 models

Microsoft has launched its Copilot AI assistant app on the Play Store for Android phones.

Tom’s Guide

This Android malware installs a backdoor on your phone — delete these malicious apps now

Hackers used malicious apps on the Google Play Store and unofficial app stores to infect unsuspecting users with the Xamalicious Android malware.

Tom’s Guide

$632 million Google Play Store settlement coming — how to claim your share

As the result of an anti-trust case, Google's being forced to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation, and you could be entitled to some of it if you live in the U.S.

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You could be eligible for a payout from the Google Play store soon – here's why

Google will also be making several changes to its Play Store to make it less restrictive to users and developers.

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The Independent UK

Google to pay $700M in antitrust settlement reached with states before recent Play Store trial loss

Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger changes

Android Central

You'll soon be able to uninstall Android apps remotely in the Play Store

Google is adding an Android feature that will soon let you uninstall Play Store apps remotely.

The Hindu

Google has removed 2,500 fraudulent loan apps from its Play Store, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

Govt. removed over 2,500 fraudulent loan apps from Google Play Store to protect citizens from cybercrimes & safeguard interests. 44.46 crore loans sanctioned under PMMY.

Android Central

Pimax Portal review: A Nintendo Switch with VR aspirations

Gaming handhelds have exploded in popularity, and the market is quickly getting saturated. Pimax looks to stand above the crowd with its Portal handset, but, it's not that simple.

The Independent UK

Epic wins its antitrust lawsuit against the Play Store. What does this verdict mean for Google?

Google lost an antitrust lawsuit over barriers to its Android app store, as a federal court jury has decided that the company’s payments system was anticompetitive and damaged smartphone consumers and software developers

Android Central

How to use iMessage on Android with Beeper Mini

Beeper Mini is now the easiest way to use iMessage on Android. It's fast, simple, and is your best option if you want to get blue bubbles without switching to an iPhone.

TechRadar

These malicious Android loan apps could leave millions of users seriously out of pocket

More than a dozen Android apps made it to the Play Store, but have since been removed.

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