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Google Play Store users will soon be able to download more than one app at once — here’s what we know
By Josh Render published
Google has recently begun to roll out simultaneous downloads on the Play Store, but there are still some limitations.

Hackers are using these Android apps on the Play Store to stage attacks — delete them all right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Researchers have discovered 28 Android apps posing as free VPNs and other utilities that are turning infected smartphones into proxies.

$632 million Google Play Store settlement coming — how to claim your share
By Richard Priday published
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.

Google Play Store is making a big upgrade to fight malware — what you need to know
By Alyse Stanley published
Google has issued a new testing mandate for new personal developer accounts looking to release their apps on the Play Store.

Play Store adds new badge to signal which Android VPN apps pass a security audit
By Alyse Stanley published
The new badge highlights which apps have been tested against a baseline of security criteria that Google developed alongside other cybersecurity partners.

The Google Play Store is making a big change to fend off malware — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is changing the rules for new Android app developers to help curb malware and malicious apps.

Android spyware with over 1.5 million downloads sends your data to China — delete these apps right now
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Two file management apps on the Google Play Store have been discovered to be spyware that quietly sends user data to servers in China.

Fake ChatGPT apps are raking in thousands each month — delete these apps now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Developers looking to cash in on the popularity of ChatGPT have created fleeceware apps imitating the incredibly popular AI chatbot.
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