Google Play Store code hints at a new feature that notifies Android users when an installed app is removed or delisted.

Google’s mission to make Android more like iPhone continues, at least when it comes to security and privacy, narrowing the gap. Android 15 moves the bar significantly, with a raft of updates including ...

Google Play Store has lost nearly half of its apps since early 2024, dropping from 3.4 million to around 1.8 million. The sharp decline follows stricter quality policies that removed low-functionality ...

Malicious apps are pretty common, and it's easy to accidentally download them if you're not cautious. You'll often find these apps on third-party app stores, shady websites, or through suspicious ...

Android has an app problem, that much is clear. But it’s changing. Last year, Google made clear that low-quality apps would be purged from its store. And that means removing many of the apps most ...

Many Android users install an antivirus app on a new device without thinking twice. In 2026, there are good reasons to skip ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Google is tightening the rules around sideloaded apps. Starting in 2026, Android will require all ...

Google faces a 14-day deadline to implement major changes to its Android Play Store. Following Epic Games’ antitrust win, Google must now allow developers to use alternative billing systems, link to ...