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Android apps could soon be forced to give you one of Apple’s best privacy features

By Hamish Hector Published

The Google Play Store is set to finally force Android app developers to let you delete the personal data they store about you.

Android
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Google blocks Pinduoduo apps from Play Store over malware fears

By Craig Hale Published

Chinese ecommerce giant Pinduoduo banned from Google Play Store following over cybersecurity concerns.

Security
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Microsoft’s mobile Xbox Store could mean cheaper games on your iPhone

By Hamish Hector Published

Microsoft's planned mobile Xbox Game Store could see some apps and games get cheaper as it wouldn't split its revenue.

Gaming
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Apple wants to restrict this ChatGPT-using email app for a rather interesting reason

By Lewis Maddison Published

Email client BlueMail has been blocked by Apple over AI upgrade, but developer Blix is hitting back.

ChatGPT
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These dodgy Android apps have seen over 20 million downloads

By Craig Hale Published

Google Play Store is home to a growing number of dodgy Android apps promising financial rewards.

Phone & Communications
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Google Play Store ads are about to turn up in an annoying place

By Craig Hale Published

Google is testing changes to the ways you see ads in its Play Store on Android phones.

Software & Services
UCB pilot program
Google just made it possible to pay for Spotify Premium outside the Play Store

By Cesar Cadenas Published

The UCB pilot program allows apps and services to use alternate payment options besides the Play Store.

Spotify
app security
Google Play Store and Apple Store adware downloaded millions of times

By Sead Fadilpašić Published

Dozens of apps found spreading adware across Google Play Store and Apple Store.

Software & Services
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Google trials new payment methods for Play Store, but not everyone will be pleased

By Joel Khalili Published

Google will allow developers to use third-party payment systems for certain app-related purchases.

Software & Services
app security
This PDF reader app has a million downloads on the Play Store - but it's just adware

By Mike Moore Published

Security experts warn PDF reader is most definitely not what it promises to be.

Software & Services
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