by dbadmin | Dec 19, 2024 | Google Play, Google Play Store, News
Google has lowered the number of people who have to test an Android app before it can be released on the Play Store. Now, a minimum of 12 people have to test an Android app for 14 days before it can be released. This requirement still only applies to developers who...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2024 | Android Security, Google, Google Play, News
Play Integrity is getting some upgrades that promise faster, more secure device attestation. The new verdicts are opt-in for devs right now, but will be widely deployed in 2025. While this is good news for average users, custom ROM and sideloading enthusiasts may run...
by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2024 | Google, Google Play, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google has announced the best Play Store apps and games of 2024. The best overall app was Partiful, while AFK Journey was awarded the best game. Google also dished out awards for the best multi-device apps and other...
by dbadmin | Nov 13, 2024 | Google, Google Play, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Play Protect’s new Live Threat Detection feature is rolling out to Pixel devices. The feature utilizes on-device AI models to identify harmful apps and alert users in real-time. Live threat detection with real-time...
by dbadmin | Nov 6, 2024 | Google, Google Play, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A federal judge ruled that Google isn’t obligated to refund victims of Google Play gift card scams. The ruling found that Google didn’t directly encourage scams and thus isn’t liable for victims’ losses. The plaintiff argued...
by dbadmin | Nov 5, 2024 | Authority Insights, Google Play, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google is testing a new feature that could let Play Store users pause Play Protect instead of disabling it. Many users disable Play Protect while sideloading apps but forget to enable it again, which could result in the...
