It took them a long time but finally, Google has removed the controversial Infowars app from the Play Store. It only took publishing misinformation about the coronavirus for them to finally make the move more than a year after Apple decided to remove the app from its own App Store. This is just one of […]
Before you download any app from the Google Play Store, you probably should check out the app page first with all the details, especially if it’s an app that you don’t know much about. Sometimes though, you don’t have the time or patience to open the page so it would be helpful to have some […]
Read MoreAndroid security has sometimes become the butt of jokes in the mobile market. Despite Google’s best machine learning systems, malware-bearing apps still get through to users, often from unverified, unofficial, and third-party sources. This has made Android phones non-ideal for users at risk from targeted attacks, like journalists and activists. That is why, starting today, […]
Read MoreGoogle has previously shared their efforts in not just providing us with the best information during this COVID-19 pandemic situation but also in taking care of their employees. They have adopted a work from home policy when possible and adjusted the work schedule in some of their offices. However, it will have an effect on […]
Read MoreIf you’ve been envious of your friends with their Android 10 devices and their system-wide dark mode, don’t worry because you’re getting a taste of the dark side. Well, at least when it comes to Google Play Store. They announced on Twitter that the dark theme is now available for any Android device, not just […]
Read MoreOne of our favorite benchmark tools on mobile is gone. AnTuTu can no longer be found on the Google Play Store. We’re not that surprised. We knew it would happen soon because the app is known to be a product of Cheetah Mobile. the infamous app developer is being hunted down for its apps. The […]
Read MoreAndroid 10 brought a universal dark theme to your device (well if you’ve updated already) as it was one of the most requested things for users who want to save their retinas from all the white space. However, there are times when you want to toggle the dark mode for individual apps and not rely […]
Read MoreThis is happening. The Google Play Store may soon be toppled by a new mobile app store as the biggest Chinese OEMs have started to join forces to work on a new platform for developers. It won’t be just for the Chinese developers but also for those devs outside the country. The idea is to […]
Read MoreThere are millions of apps in the Google Play Store and while some of them are free, there are also a lot that earn profits from the apps themselves and from in-app purchases. Google has now announced that developers have earned more than $80 billion to date on the platform and they thanked the “developer […]
Read MoreWhile it’s nice to be informed when an app on your phone has gotten a new update, it can also sometimes be too annoying or disruptive. Users are now reporting that it seems that their Google Play Store is not sending them notifications anymore once an app has been updated. Someone from Google confirmed that […]
Read MoreWhoever invented autoplay should always receive coal in their Christmas stockings for the rest of their lives. While it is a good marketing and discoverability ploy, users should always have the option to turn it off. Some apps have learned from their mistakes and are giving more control to their users over this. Google Play […]
Read MoreIn less than a couple of weeks, the Year 2019 will end with a bang. We’re sure of that despite some bad news whether in the business or personal aspect of your life. As for Google, we’re seeing great numbers, especially with Google Play. The latter continues to grow and this year alone, it has […]
Read MoreGoogle Play is where we get all the mobile games, apps, and digital content for our Android devices. Active Android users–over 2.5 billion in number–including you and me, access Google Play to get stuff. More Android users are being added each day and each one has access to Google Play. Without Google Play, you can’t […]
Read MoreSince we only have a few weeks left for 2019, it’s time to brace ourselves for all of those year-end (and even decade-end) best-of lists and awards. Just last month Google announced the finalists for the Users’ Choice awards and now the results are in for what users determined as the Best App, Best Game, […]
Read MoreMachine Learning is something not many people will fully understand. It’s vague because the human mind can’t really determine how a computer “reads” and “performs” but simply put, machine learning is the study of statistical models and algorithms that a machine uses. A machine refers to a mobile device or computer. For this purpose, we’re […]
Read MoreIf you own a smartwatch running on Wear OS, you might want to check the Play Store on your device as you might be pleasantly surprised that it looks different now. Well, that is, if the latest update to the Wear OS has already rolled out to your wearable. Unfortunately, it just makes your app […]
Read MoreIf you’ve been answering some Google surveys and turning them into usable Google Play Store credits through the Google Opinion Rewards system, you might want to check now if they’re still there. There are several reports of users finding they’ve lost their rewards or that they suddenly expired even though the expiration dates are supposedly […]
Read MoreIf you’re a frequent user of the Google Play Store, not just for downloading free apps but making various purchases, then you’ll finally get your just rewards. Google is launching the Google Play Points rewards program in the U.S. after enjoying successful launches the past year in South Korea and Japan. It’s a free program […]
Read MoreWho hates any forms of virus here? Whether it’s one that affects the physical body, a gadget, or a system–we hate it. A new form of adware affecting Android was recently discovered by ESET. The campaign is said to have been running for over a year now, reaching a staggering eight million downloads straight from […]
Read MoreGoogle is continuing its crackdown on financial apps that are deemed predatory and harmful to users on the Google Play Store. They have now updated the restricted content policy page and have listed high-interest loan services or those with 36% and higher APR as well as personal loan apps. While the Play Store was a […]
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