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Google Play Store gets a smarter way to handle sideloading third-party apps
Google is taking the stress out of sideloading apps on Android phones with a new feature rolling out to Google Play Store.
Google removed a useful but little-known Play Store feature
You once could share apps directly from the Google Play Store, but the Store's most recent update canned this feature.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Google Play apps with North Korean malware found: Report
Multiple apps on the Google Play Store that targeted English and Korean-language speakers were actually collecting sensitive data to send to North Korea.
Google follows through with killing off Play Store app sharing; here's what to use instead
Google has made good on its warning that the Play Store would be removing the ability to share apps with other users.
Google finally pulled the plug on Play Store app sharing
Back in 2021, Google introduced the app-sharing feature that tied into Quick Share, making it a breeze to shoot apps directly between Android phones. But, according to the fine print in the December Play Store update, this handy tool is now on its way out after three years of quietly doing its job.
Google just scrapped a handy Play Store feature you didn’t know existed
Google quietly ditched the Play Store’s app-sharing feature in a recent update. The feature was supposed to be removed in a December update, but it oddly stuck around until now. It was a lifesaver for users with little to no internet,
Play Store's app sharing feature bites the dust after an unnoticed run
Google Play Store's app-sharing feature is now completely deprecated after a short lifespan. The option to share apps within the Play Store has been removed in the latest version. While you can still share APKs,
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Suspected North Korean Hackers Infiltrate Google Play With 'KoSpy' Spyware
KoSpy masqueraded as utility apps, according to Lookout Mobile Security, which links the activity to a cyber-espionage ...
Researchers spotted North Korean spyware on the Google Play Store.
One of the malicious apps masqueraded as a file manager and had more than 10 downloads, according to the cybersecurity firm ...
North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store
A group of hackers with links to the North Korean regime uploaded Android spyware onto the Google Play app store and were ...
Google deletes disguised ‘North Korean spy apps’ that steal texts, location and screenshots – see if you’ve got them now
GOOGLE has pulled down apps that experts warn were hiding North Korean “surveillance tool” that steals your texts, location, ...
Google to ease sideload warnings with an option to pause Play Protect
Google announced and launched Play Protect, its shield against Android malware, back in 2017. The app not only scans for ...
Google Play Store undergoes major transformation, brings highly anticipated feature to its vast user base
A significant upgrade has been implemented in the Google Play Store, benefiting millions of Android smartphone users and app ...
March Play System update brings new Cast UI, improved smart home connectivity, and more
Play System update brings a new Play Store reviews layout for large-screen devices and several other noteworthy changes.
Fake Google Play Store pages are spreading Trojan malware that can steal your financial data
Researchers have identified over 6,000 malicious websites designed to look like official Google Play Store pages spreading ...