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Latest Android App News
Moment Stops Developing Android App, Blames Fragmentation
You're still able to download the Pro Camera app through the Play Store, but Moment says it'll no longer push updates.
Google Bans Nearly 600 Android Apps for 'Disruptive Ads'
Developers located in Asia delivered intrusive advertisements to users, and Google has responded by removing their malicious apps and banning them from its ad networks.
Google: Don’t Sideload Our Apps on Huawei’s Devices
New, uncertified smartphones and tablets released by Huawei will not feature access to Google’s most popular apps. Sideloaded versions, meanwhile, could put devices at risk.
Google to Restrict Android App Background Location Tracking
All apps need to be evaluated and it sounds like most will lose the ability to track your location by Nov. 3.
HQ Trivia Shuts Down Its Live Gaming Platform
Lots of people forgot it existed, which why HQ Trivia is shutting down after less than three years of dishing out money and other prizes during mobile-based contests.
The 30 Best Amazon Fire Tablet Apps
Amazon Fire is more than just an e-reader. Download some of the best apps from Amazon's Appstore to have fun, be productive, and get more organized.
The 10 Best Titles For New Comixology Unlimited Subscribers
Comixology Unlimited lets you dive into more than 20,000 digital comics for just $5.99 per month. Make the most of your subscription by starting with these 10 titles.
Google Pulls Open-Source Android App for Having Donation Button
Google removes the free WireGuard app from the Play Store for having a donation button, reigniting a debate over whether its policy hurts the open-source community.
Welcome to the Fragmentation Party, Android 10
Android may be leaving dessert names behind with Android 10, but its OS market share is still a buffet of Pie, Oreos, Nougat, Marshmallows, Lollipops, and even a couple of KitKats.
Google Is Testing a $5 Android Play Pass Subscription
While we wait for Apple Arcade to launch for iOS devices, Google is preparing its own app/game subscription service for Android called Play Pass.
Google's Lightweight Photo App Gallery Go Launches
It's designed to work offline, automatically organizes your photos, and makes them look better using simple editing tools, all while only requiring a 10MB download.
Google Forces Android Games With Loot Boxes to Disclose Odds
Google is also moving to stamp out depictions of nudity in Google Play Android apps, including a ban on 'content that is lewd or profane.'
The 14 Best Free Android Apps
Looking to fill your Android phone up with all the best stuff? These are some of the best free Android apps you can find in the Google Play store.
Google's Midrange Pixel 3a Goes on Sale Today Starting at $399
The larger 6-inch 3a XL model will start at $479. They're available today on the Google store and through Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and US Cellular.
Google Play Lets You Budget Your App Spend
It's very easy to spend a lot of money on all the different types of apps in the Play store, so Google is rolling out a budgeting feature to allow easy tracking of your spending.
To Stop Shady Apps, Google Will Scrutinize First-Time Developers
First-time Android developers can now expect it to take 'days, not weeks' for their apps to get approved for inclusion on Google Play.
Firefox Lockbox Launches for Android
Lockbox is Mozilla's way of offering you easy access to all the passwords you have stored in the Firefox browser, but on your mobile device without any extra setup being required.
Microsoft Rolls Out Android-to-PC Screen-Mirroring Test
The test feature is only available to people who own a Surface Go tablet and Samsung S8 or S9 phones. Over time, Microsoft plans to expand the list of supported PCs and Android phones.
Google Taps Fingerprint Sensors on Phones to Kill Passwords
Google makes it easier for web and app developers to use the biometric sensor as a login mechanism. FIDO 2 will work on devices with Android 7.0+ and the Google Play Store.
18,000 Android Apps Found Violating Ad Tracking Rules
The International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley, California, has discovered that many popular apps can still track your internet activities, even when you try to use an Android privacy control to stop it.
