Google Play is convenient, secure, and works just fine for most people. But there's a whole world of alternative app stores out there—some offer more openness, others put privacy first, and a few are ...

Android has an app problem, that much is clear. But it’s changing. Last year, Google made clear that low-quality apps would be purged from its store. And that means removing many of the apps most ...

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Google has reportedly started rolling out its new age verification requirements for the Play Store. Failure to prove you are 18 or older could lead to disruptions in ...

Google is killing off the Share apps feature on the Play Store. The feature allows users to send and recieve apps through Quick Share. A similar feature is also available in the Files by Google app.

Included in the purge are static apps, those with limited functionality and content, and apps that crash, freeze, and don’t offer an “engaging user experience,’’ the company said. Google on Aug. 31 ...

Will we see this at Google I/O?

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