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Struggling to find the right app for the job? Google Play’s new tool has some ideas for you

The Google Play Store is rolling out an AI-powered app explorer to help you find the right apps through category suggestions.
Bleeping Computer

Malicious Android apps with 19M installs removed from Google Play

Seventy-seven malicious Android apps with more than 19 million installs were delivering multiple malware families to Google Play users. This malware infiltration was discovered by Zscaler's ThreatLabs ...
TechCrunch

Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ...
Digital Information World

Millions Affected as SlopAds Fraud Scheme Exploits Android Devices Worldwide

Google has removed 224 Android applications after researchers discovered a global ad fraud campaign affecting millions of ...

Google’s secret app offers a glimpse of how AI is best served on a phone

Google AI Edge Gallery is an experimental app that lets you run a whole bunch of AI models natively on your phone, fully offline, and with decent performance to boot.
HotHardware

Google Risks Making Android Users Furious Over App Sideloading Policy Change

Google’s Android operating system has historically offered a more open approach compared to Apple’s iOS, giving users more freedom when it comes to customization and apps. However, the company has ...
Android

Android 16 Will Finally Make Themed Icons Work for Every App

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 brings a major fix for home screen theming by automatically generating themed icons for all apps. This creates a clean, consistent look. The update also includes a new ‘Create’ ...
Android Authority

Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities

Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their ...
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Seth Rogen’s Hit Record-Breaking Show Gets a Scathing Review from Head of Sony: “Studio Execs Are Not Morons”

Appearing on The Town podcast, actor-producer Seth Rogen joked that sometimes, studios need to be saved from their own bad ideas. As an example, he cited Apple’s suggestion for a planned cameo in his ...
Macworld

I ignored the rumors and bought an Apple Studio Display. I couldn’t be happier

It’s been more than three years since Apple announced the Studio Display, a cheaper alternative to the Pro Display XDR for Mac users looking for a great external monitor with Retina quality. Even with ...
Android

Google Password Manager Now Available as a Standalone App on Play Store

Google has released its Password Manager as a standalone app on the Play Store, making it easier for Android users to access, edit, and create credentials. While functionally similar to the built-in ...