Google pulls Element's Android chat app over content it doesn't control (updated)
The federated app allegedly enabled abuse, but it's only a client.
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Google really wants you to game on a Chromebook for some reason
The company says Chromebook gaming has tripled in recent months, so here are some new things to play.
Epic Games offers ‘Fortnite’ discounts if you bypass Android and iOS app stores
A direct payment option is a workaround for Apple and Google fees.
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Peacock’s Android app was missing from Google Play search results
You need a direct link to the listing to download the Android app.
Microsoft and Google team up to bring more web apps to the Play Store
Web apps will support more features on Android.
India has banned TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese apps
The government cited citizen concerns over privacy and data security.
Ubisoft sues Apple and Google for selling a 'Rainbow Six: Siege' clone
It claims Apple and Google have refused to pull the game.
'Fortnite' is finally available through the Google Play Store
Epic felt it had to go to the Play Store to overcome Google's roadblocks.
Google bans apps with deceptive subscription offers from the Play Store
You shouldn't be tricked into signing up for a service you didn't want.
Google is cracking down on apps with 'disruptive' ads
It removed nearly 600 apps that had been installed more than 4.5 billion times.
Google pulls alleged UAE spying app ToTok from the Play Store, again
ToTok was reinstated last month, but Google pulled it for a second time.
Android saw a 98 percent drop in apps asking for call and text data
Google's attempts to curb permission abuse appear to be working.
Opera accused of offering predatory loans through Android apps (updated)
This appears to directly violate Google's policies.
Google announces the top Play Store downloads of 2019
There are multiple ‘f*cks’ on the list this year.
Stadia hits Google's Play Store ahead of its debut this month
You can get your Pixel phone or Chrome OS tablet ready before the service goes live November 19th.Google's Play Pass app subscription service is now available
It costs $4.99 per month for access to a catalogue of apps and games.
Google pulls 85 Android apps with particularly obnoxious adware
The Google Play apps displayed full-screen, non-skippable ads.
Facebook tries another pay-for-data market research app
It faced criticism for a similar app earlier this year.
