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    Google Play Store now allows you to remotely uninstall apps

    Google Play Store now allows you to remotely uninstall apps

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 4 months ago
    Epic Games wins antitrust fight against Google’s Play Store policies

    Epic Games wins antitrust fight against Google’s Play Store policies

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 4 months ago
    Netflix is bringing three GTA games to Android and iOS

    Netflix is bringing three GTA games to Android and iOS

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 4 months ago
    Now remotely remove an app from any connected device through Play Store

    Now remotely remove an app from any connected device through Play Store

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 5 months ago
    Google Play adds independent security review badge to highlight trusted VPNs

    Google Play adds independent security review badge to highlight trusted VPNs

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 5 months ago
    Google Play Store now allows you to remotely uninstall apps

    Google Play Store now allows you to remotely uninstall apps

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 4 months ago
    Epic Games wins antitrust fight against Google’s Play Store policies

    Epic Games wins antitrust fight against Google’s Play Store policies

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 4 months ago
    Netflix is bringing three GTA games to Android and iOS

    Netflix is bringing three GTA games to Android and iOS

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 4 months ago
    Now remotely remove an app from any connected device through Play Store

    Now remotely remove an app from any connected device through Play Store

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 5 months ago
    Google Play adds independent security review badge to highlight trusted VPNs

    Google Play adds independent security review badge to highlight trusted VPNs

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 5 months ago
    Quickly access the Galaxy Store or Play Store app updates menu

    Quickly access the Galaxy Store or Play Store app updates menu

    Samsung has a variety of in-house apps that come preloaded on Galaxy phones and tablets. Many of these apps get regular updates via the Galaxy Store while some also get updates through the Google Play Store. For those who check for app updates regularly, it can be a nuisance to have to open the Galaxy […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 months ago
    Get ready to see more ads in Google Play Store

    Get ready to see more ads in Google Play Store

    As per a new report, Android users should get ready to see more ads in the Google Play Store. The Play Store has now started showing limited-time events and sponsored suggestions right in the search bar. With this move, Google has added one more revenue stream to its tally. The Play Store will show ads, […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 11 months ago
    Galaxy phones could get Samsung-backed Google Play Store alternative in India

    Galaxy phones could get Samsung-backed Google Play Store alternative in India

    Most Android users across the globe download apps from the Google Play Store (except for China). The apps listed on the Play Store are verified and go through multiple checks for quality and malware. However, if we go by the latest reports, Android users in India will see a new Google Play Store alternative. As per […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 12 months ago
    Remove these malware-infested apps from your smartphone right away

    Remove these malware-infested apps from your smartphone right away

    A recent report by researchers at security firm McAfee has revealed that more than 60 apps are infected with the Goldoson malware. The worse part is that these popular South Korean apps are downloaded and installed over a million times. The developers of these apps accidentally added the malware by using a third-party library that […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 12 months ago
    It is getting easier to find games for your Galaxy Watch

    It is getting easier to find games for your Galaxy Watch

    The Play Store has been continuously upgraded to allow users to quickly find the app for their devices. In September 2022, Google introduced the ‘Other Devices' section inside the Play Store to let users search for apps for smartwatches, TVs, and cars via their smartphones. To make things easier for Wear OS owners, Google is […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    Play Store will auto-archive unused apps on your Galaxy phone

    Play Store will auto-archive unused apps on your Galaxy phone

    With the microSD card slot breathing its last on smartphones, storage space constraints have become a big deal for many smartphone users. While brands offer extra storage space options on their smartphones, users have to pay the price for it. Well, to tackle this issue (to some extent), the Google Play Store will now auto-archive […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    Google is making sure Android apps let you delete your data

    Google is making sure Android apps let you delete your data

    In an official blog post, Google has implemented another measure toward Data Safety on the Play Store. Google announced that the app developers on the Play Store have to provide a data deletion option to the users to allow them to delete their accounts and data. This account and data deletion option should be available […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    Accessing Android apps from your phone to your Galaxy Chromebook will soon be possible

    Accessing Android apps from your phone to your Galaxy Chromebook will soon be possible

    Back at CES 2022, Google detailed its plans to reveal the feature that will help users access any chat app on their Android phone using a Chromebook. As per new reports, the feature might be heading towards its release because Google has started rolling out the ‘Cross-Device Services' feature to the Play Store for Chromebooks. […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    Google Play Store working on a new app sync feature

    Google Play Store working on a new app sync feature

    If you have multiple Android devices, such as smartphones or tablets, then managing apps on each device can be a frustrating task. Google is now working on a new multi-device app sync feature for the Play Store. Users will be able to keep track of all the installed apps across all of their Android devices. […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    You can now play Minecraft on your Galaxy Chromebook

    You can now play Minecraft on your Galaxy Chromebook

    Minecraft is an extremely popular game and is available across multiple platforms. It is now finally making its way to Chromebooks from Samsung and other brands. Mojang Studios, the developers and publishers of the game, announced an early access version of Minecraft for Chromebooks, available only to select users. The early access version of Minecraft: Bedrock […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    February 2023 Google Play System Update tweaks Nearby Share

    February 2023 Google Play System Update tweaks Nearby Share

    As we have entered a new month, Google is back with another Play System Update. The Google Play System Update ensure that Android devices (including Samsung's Galaxy lineup) are updated with new features and tweaks every month, so they do not require a separate update from the smartphone maker. They bring improvements to the Play […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    Android 14’s tight security to block you from downloading outdated apps

    Android 14’s tight security to block you from downloading outdated apps

    With every passing year, Google enhances the security of Android to safeguard users' privacy and data. Well, it seems like Android 14 will bring a great security feature that will stop you from downloading outdated apps on your phone. Apparently, Android 14 will block the installation of apps meant for outdated Android versions. For years, Android […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    Beware of this Android malware that steals banking credentials from your phone

    Beware of this Android malware that steals banking credentials from your phone

    Update: A Google spokesperson has reached out with the following comment: “Google Play Protect checks Android devices with Google Play Services for potentially harmful apps from other sources. Users are protected by Google Play Protect, which blocks these identified malicious apps on Android devices.” Experts at Group-IB, ThreatFabric, and Cyble have found a new Android […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    Google Play gets Purchase Requests for family payment method

    Google Play gets Purchase Requests for family payment method

    Google Play is the primary place for Android users to get apps and games. It features a plethora of free and premium apps to choose from. When you get your kids their own phone or tablet, they might want to purchase the games available on the Google Play Store. To avoid overspending or purchasing of […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
    Google Keep gets richer notes feed on Samsung Galaxy Watches

    Google Keep gets richer notes feed on Samsung Galaxy Watches

    If you own a Wear OS 3-powered Samsung Galaxy Watch or any other Wear OS 3 smartwatch, then you are in for a treat. Google is rolling out updated notes feed for the Google Keep app. Recently, Google Keep picked up three new tiles for sunset, sunrise, and favorite contacts. Also, the Material You makeover […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 1 year ago
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