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The Play Pass collection will include titles from sports, puzzles, or action games. (Photo: Twitter)

Google launches Play Pass in India to offer over 1,000 apps without ads

The Play Pass feature will be rolled out across the country during the week

28 Feb 2022 12:02 PM

One of the fastest-growing apps on the Play Store was called ‘Remove China Apps’ and did exactly what the name suggested. While the App has since then been removed from the Play Store for violating Google’s policies, its existence and function hurt India’s best interests in the name of helping it. Eliminating or banning a competitor is inherently bad for competition and does Indian consumers a disservice.

Removing Chinese apps from your phone is the opposite of self-reliance

Several Indian startups such as Paytm, Swiggy, Zomato, Ola and BigBasket have Chinese investors. Shunning the apps hurts Indian startups.

08 Jun 2020 4:07 PM

One of the most downloaded application on Google Play among youngsters worldwide, Tik Tok has a staggering figure of over 200 million users in India alone and has gained popularity in a short span of time across India.

Tik Tok, round the clock

What is it about the popular video-sharing app that makes even celebrities create viral-worthy content?

13 Jun 2019 11:10 PM

The TV is equipped with an Android remote that will have Google Assistant and hot keys for Netflix and Google Play.

Thomson TV launches a new range of Official Android TV

The launched series is equipped with the latest version of Android - Oreo 8.1.

13 Jun 2019 3:06 PM

TikTok is back and reclaims number 1 spot on app stores in India

TikTok is trending as the number one top free app on iOS and as top free app in the Social category on the Google Play Store.

09 May 2019 5:34 PM

For end consumers, KYZO App provides a quick and easy way to scan and save their ID documents in their Mobile devices.

Digital KYC App KYZO that keeps data secure on your device launched on Google Play

The data is encrypted and is totally safe to use.

02 May 2019 2:40 PM

The demise of the service arrives as Google plans to push its main music offering, YouTube Music.

Google Play Artist Hub is also shutting down

Google Play Artist Hub was launched in 2012 and allowed smaller indie artists to upload and sell their music.

05 Apr 2019 11:09 AM

The Rewarded Products use AdMob technology that gives access to range of content from advertisers which are currently working with Google.

Google Play now lets you earn rewards for watching in-game ads

The new product is available in open beta in the Google Play">Google Play Console.

08 Mar 2019 5:57 PM

Apple is still reviewing Absher and Rep. Speier told the publication that the responses by both the tech giants are ‘deeply unsatisfactory.’ (Photo: PCMag)

Google refuses to ban the controversial app that allows men to track women

Google has concluded that it does not violate any agreements and hence, can remain on the Google Play Store.

04 Mar 2019 11:50 AM

Fake bank apps may have led to customers’ data being stolen

The report further said that the deceptive malware in these apps may have stolen thousands of customers’ account and credit card details.

24 Oct 2018 1:26 AM

This also benefits a developer as it provides a Play-authorised offline distribution channel and, since the peer-to-peer shared app is added to a developer’s user's Play library, the app will now be eligible for app updates from Play.

Google partners with SHAREIt for offline Google Play installs

Additional integrations from Files Go by Google and Xender are planned in the coming weeks.

20 Oct 2018 5:07 PM

Google is appealing the ruling but said it is complying in the meantime with the new licensing scheme for devices launched after Oct. 29. (Photo: AP)

Google to charge smartphone makers for Google Play

The new arrangement opens doors for Google’s web search and browser rivals such as Microsoft Corp.

17 Oct 2018 7:52 AM

Some of the infected apps include “Learn to Draw Clothing”, an app teaching people how to draw and design clothing; “Modification Trail”, an app showing images of trail bike modification ideas; “Gymnastics Training Tutorial”, an app letting people find healthy ideas for gymnastic moves.

Beware: Some apps on Google Play infected with Windows malware

The infected APK files do not pose any threat to Android devices, as these embedded Windows .exe files can only run on Windows systems.

31 Jul 2018 1:32 PM

Citing the International Computer Science Institute research (ICSI), it said that more than half of 5,855 Android apps on Google Play were potentially violating US privacy laws.

Study says over 3000 apps on Google Play tracking children

The Independent reported that more than 3,300 Android apps on Google Play have been improperly collecting data on children.

17 Apr 2018 8:14 AM

It allows users to download videos for viewing offline.

YouTube Go expands its presence

While the app is being rolled out in over 130 countries, the focus is still on locations that have limited access to cellular data.

04 Feb 2018 1:15 AM

Movies Anywhere can show all the movies you’ve purchased from Disney, Fox, Sony Pictures, Universal and Warner Bros. on Google Play.

Google launches Movies Anywhere to consloidate your movie collections

The new service will show purchased movie collections from different platforms.

14 Oct 2017 4:22 PM

Once the device got infected, the spyware had the ability to record calls and even sound from the device microphone, or track the location.

Google removes malware from Play Store, again

The spyware could target applications like WhatsApp, Gmail, Skype, and Telegram.

27 Jul 2017 9:47 PM

Along with a simplified booking process the App has multiple features such as managing bookings, 24*7 customer support, exploring latest offers, sharing with friends and family, etc.

Avis India launches mobile app for self, chauffeur drive rentals

The new application is available online through the iOS 'App Store' and Google 'Play Store'.

21 Jun 2017 9:35 PM

Google ends support for Android market on older phones

Google will be ending support for the Android Market app on Android 2.1 Eclair and older devices.

21 Jun 2017 10:59 AM

Netizens uninstall Snapdeal app instead of Snapchat

Interestingly, a section of Internet users mistook Snapchat to be Snapdeal and uninstalled the e-commerce app of the latter.

16 Apr 2017 9:18 PM

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