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Google Play Protect is blocking your apps now—here's how to install them anyway

You can install apps, even if Play Protect hard blocks them.
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Google's May 2026 updates reshape devices, apps, and ads

Google has launched a wide-ranging set of May 2026 updates spanning Pixel devices, Google Play system security, Google Home features, advertising measurement tools, and app integrations. The Pixel ...

Google Play will finally start spotlighting apps worthy of your big screen

In addition to large-screen app badges, Google Play Store version 51.2 will bring subscription info in reviews and more ...
Forbes

Google Confirms Play Store Deletion—Remove Apps On Your Phone

Do not keep these apps. Republished on August 30 with new deletion update for Play Store apps. Google has now confirmed the deletion of 77 malicious apps from Play Store. But this is just the tip of ...
Forbes

Google Removes Anatsa Laced Apps From Play Store—Act Now

Republished on August 25 with a new threat warning and Google suddenly confirming a crack down on Android apps from any source — a potential game-changer. The latest warning comes from Zscaler. It’s ...
Mashable

Google Play will warn Android users about apps that drain your battery

Google will now label battery draining apps in the Google Play store. Credit: Avishek Das/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It's happened to all of us. You fully charge your smartphone battery ...
Android Police

Google Play Store just killed the worst part of reading app reviews

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...