Google Play Store Stories

Google says developers distributing Android Apps outside Play Store must verify identity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 28, 2025

The new policy comes in response to a growing trend where malicious apps are disproportionately found outside the Play Store.

Google bans 180 apps from Play Store over links to widespread fraud scheme
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 17, 2025

The apps, which were downloaded millions of times across the globe, were found to be involved in fraudulent activities designed to generate illicit ad...

TikTok returns to US app stores weeks after President Donald Trump delays ban to April
DW News  |  Feb 14, 2025

It was not immediately clear what Trump was referring to when he said "90 days," as his executive order pushed back the ban by 75 days.

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