News & Reviews:   Google Play Store

Starting on 31 August 2024, Google will start taking action against app developers who don't deliver quality apps on its Google Play Store. In its latest announcement in the Help Centre, apps that don't meet the standard requirement will not be allowed on Google Play.

Google Play Protect is a security system built into the Google Play Store. It protects users both offline and online. For example, every time an application is installed either from the Play Store or APK, it will scan if the application has any malware or not. Recently, the security model on Play Protect could be updated with a new system.

If you frequently use the Google Play Store, this news might catch your attention. Recently, Google Play Store rolled out a new feature that allows you to uninstall apps remotely. That said, what should you know about it?

Smartphones help users store personal information and valuable data making them attractive targets for theft. To improve security, a new set of advanced theft protection features are being introduced through Google Play service updates. This update could affect billions of devices running Android 10 and above with some features available in Android 15.

Looks like Android users are in for a treat. Reportedly, Google announced that you will be able to use biometric authentication for purchases from the Play Store. That said, what should you know about it?

If you own an Android phone, this news might please you. Recently, a tipster revealed that you might be able to uninstall apps remotely through this new Google Play feature. So, what should you know about it?

With many apps roaming on the Play Store, it can be hard to separate the safe and dodgy ones at times. Thankfully, Google will launch a new feature to remedy this issue. That said, what should you know about the Google Play Protect?

The Google Camera app has been renamed to “Pixel Camera” on the Google Play Store by Google, putting further emphasis on the Pixel branding. The app, which is exclusive to Pixel devices, has now changed its name across the lineup and will automatically change on Pixel devices once it is updated to Android 14.

In 2016, Meta (then still known as Facebook) introduced Messenger Lite, an app aimed at less powerful Android devices which eventually expanded to all smartphones. Well, the company recently revealed that it is discontinuing the app, with the last day of support being 18 September 2023.

After months of teasers, Nothing finally launched the Nothing Phone (2), with the device touted for a Malaysian release this Friday (14 July). One of the new features of the device is the Glyph Composer and if you’re a Phone (1) owner, fret not as it’s available on your device too.