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Google reveals plan to transform the Play store from an open-air bazaar to a premium shopping mall

Google is renovating the sometimes chaotic shopping experience into something more welcoming and organized—a place where the tech giant hopes you will spend much more time. It seems the Play store will dramatically change in 2024 and 2025.

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Google is using humans, not AI, to radically change the Play Store

Gemini and AI have been all the rage this year, but the latest Google Play updates don't rely on AI. Instead, humans will be doing the curation

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Google Play is about to do a mass deletion of ‘low quality’ apps — what you need to know

Google is preparing to clean up the Play Store by deleting tons of 'low quality' apps, making it easier to find the apps you actually want.

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90+ malicious Android apps with 5.5m installs found spreading malware on the Play Store — protect yourself now

Malicious apps have been found distributing the Anatsa banking trojan on the Play Store to drain Android users’ bank accounts.

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How to switch from iPhone to Android: The definitive guide

Making the switch from iPhone to Android? It's never been easier to switch platforms, and with Google and Samsung offering enticing phones, now is the time to consider moving to Android.

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Google Play at I/O 2024 highlights better security and user app experiences

Google detailed several new features and tools developers can use for their app on the Play Store.

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Don't download XNXubd VPN Browser – it's dangerous

XNXubd Browser VPN has exploded in popularity with over 600,000 searches a month – but its privacy policy hides sinister secrets.

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New Android security flaw lets hackers seize control of apps — how to stay safe

Microsoft has uncovered a new security flaw called ‘Dirty Stream’ which impacts many popular Android apps and could let hackers sneak malicious code into them.

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Google Play Store adding 'Government' badge to identify official apps

Google previewed a plan to mark official government apps as such in the Play Store, and now it's rolling out with support for thousands of apps.

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Samsung's customization app Good Lock is finally on the Play Store

Good Lock is up for grabs on the Play Store, but it's only in select countries for now.

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Samsung's best customization app for Galaxy phones is now on Google Play

Good Lock allows Galaxy owners to add new themes and more, though the Google Play version is still in development.

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A glaring Android TV security flaw might put your Gmail at risk

Logging into an Android TV with your account might leave your emails open for anyone with physical access to the device.

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Play Store 'Cubes' spotted early, teased as the 'one place' for shops and shows

Google's "Cubes" feature appeared early on the Play Store via a card that highlights its features.

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First things to do with the Google Pixel Watch 2

The Google Pixel Watch 2 is a fantastic piece of hardware paired with ever-improving software. We've rounded up the first things to do with the Pixel Watch 2 to help get you started.

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The Onyx Boox Page is the ultimate reading companion

There aren't very many 7-inch tablets worth consideration, but the Onyx Boox Page bucks that trend in a big way.

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Watch out — that free Android VPN app could hijack your device

Researchers find more than two dozen malicious Android VPN apps, turning the devices into residential proxies.

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Onyx Boox Note Air 3 review: A large e-reader that's terrific at taking notes

The Boox Note Air 3 is a 10.3-inch e-reader that comes with a bundled stylus, giving you the ability to take notes. The result is a two-in-one device that's outstanding.

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Hackers are using these Android apps on the Play store to stage attacks — delete them all right now

Researchers have discovered 28 Android apps posing as free VPNs and other utilities that are turning infected smartphones into proxies.

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Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

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These are the first things I do with every Chromebook

Chromebooks aren't just for the classroom, and they continue to get better and better. If you're wondering where to start, I've got you covered.

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A new type of Kindle might be on the horizon, but not the kind we need

Rumors fly amock about a color Kindle. Whether this is true or not is secondary. What you should really be asking is whether we even need one.

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Ask Jerry: What's that app, what does it do, and do I need it?

Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!

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Google Play Store picks up YouTube videos and more rewards for Play Pass

Google highlighted several new additions to the Play Store and more rewards for its Play Pass.

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Nintendo strikes a massive blow to the emulator scene for Android

The dust might not yet have settled, but it's pretty clear that Nintendo doesn't want you to play its games on newer, more capable, hardware.

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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.

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