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March 4, 2015
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Google Play Malware Alert

It’s not just the app store – Google Play Books is crawling with scams too

By on March 4, 2015 at 7:45 PM.

It’s not just the app store – Google Play Books is crawling with scams too

As we’ve observed countless times, there are both pluses and minuses to the way Google handles allowing apps onto Google Play. On the plus side, it’s insanely easy to get your app added. On the minus side, it’s insanely easy for scammers to get malicious apps onto the store as well. Now Android Police has found that it’s not just the app store that’s a haven for scams — it’s Google Play Books as well. More →

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Internet
February 25, 2015
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Google Play Music 50,000 Song Limit

New Google Play update is every music lover’s dream come true

By on February 25, 2015 at 8:45 PM.

New Google Play update is every music lover’s dream come true

Google announced on the Android Official Blog this week that the music storage limit for free Google Play Music users has been bumped up from 20,000 songs to 50,000 songs. You can stream or download any of those 50k songs to your phone, tablet, computer or Chromecast. More →

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Mobile
February 3, 2015
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Google Play Adware

Some of the most popular Android apps are riddled with adware

By on February 3, 2015 at 1:30 PM.

Some of the most popular Android apps are riddled with adware

It’s no secret that the Android operating system is more vulnerable to unwanted intrusions than many of its users would like, but based on a recent report from the Avast antivirus team, it looks like the issue might be even worse than we thought.

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Entertainment
December 16, 2014
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Lord Of The Rings Free Download

Get the first Lord of the Rings movie for free on Google Play right now

By on December 16, 2014 at 8:30 AM.

Get the first Lord of the Rings movie for free on Google Play right now

Now that all three Hobbit movies have been released, Google is apparently letting Tolkien fans everywhere celebrate by giving away the first Lord of the Rings movie. Yes, you heard that correctly — you can now download Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for free right now from Google Play. More →

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Apps & Software
October 21, 2014
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Google Play Store App Search

Here’s how to find only the best apps on the Google Play Store

By on October 21, 2014 at 12:41 PM.

Here’s how to find only the best apps on the Google Play Store

There are lots of apps on the Google Play Store but a lot of them are, quite frankly, junk. However, Android Authority points out that Google has just added a terrific new feature to Google Play that will help you weed out bad apps and only find the ones that have received high praise from Android users. More →

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Mobile
September 11, 2014
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Google Play App Refunds

You now have 2 hours to get a refund from the Google Play store

By on September 11, 2014 at 6:45 PM.

You now have 2 hours to get a refund from the Google Play store

Although many smartphone users scoff at the idea of paying for apps when there are so many free alternatives, some of the most worthwhile apps on your app store of choice will cost you a dollar or two. Still, there’s always a chance that once you’ve downloaded the app, you’ll realize that it wasn’t what your were expecting. More →

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Security
August 21, 2014
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Free Android Apps Vulnerabilities

Most of your favorite free Android apps leave you open to hackers

By on August 21, 2014 at 2:10 PM.

Most of your favorite free Android apps leave you open to hackers

Security has always been a huge concern for Android users. From seemingly insignificant security flaws to massive outbreaks that make international headlines, it’s never a bad idea to be cautious when downloading a new app or browsing the web. Unfortunately, sometimes even being careful isn’t enough. In a recent analysis, the FireEye Mobile Security Team discovered that 68% of the top 1,000 free apps on Google Play are vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks. More →

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Apps & Software
July 14, 2014
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Google Play Store: Material Design

Here’s what Google’s gorgeous Material Design looks like on the Play Store

By on July 14, 2014 at 9:05 AM.

Here’s what Google’s gorgeous Material Design looks like on the Play Store

One of Google’s main I/O 2014 announcements is the company’s new design language – dubbed Material Design – which will be applied to all of Google’s properties, including Android L, Android and iOS apps, and web apps. Google has already demoed its Material Design concepts, providing explanations for its design choices and vision, but Android Police has obtained more details about what Material Design means for Google’s content store, sharing images of the upcoming Play Store redesign. More →

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Security
June 17, 2014
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Android Malware Subway Train Game

An obvious scam Android app has been installed over 1 million times in under a month

By on June 17, 2014 at 3:39 PM.

An obvious scam Android app has been installed over 1 million times in under a month

People, you really ought to read an app’s permissions before you download it. Reddit’s Android community has flagged an obvious scam app called Subway Train Game in the Google Play store that has been installed more than 1 million times in less than a month.  More →

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Mobile
May 16, 2014
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Google Play Store PayPal Support

Google helps you spend more money on Google Play content

By on May 16, 2014 at 6:40 AM.

Google helps you spend more money on Google Play content

Google on Thursday revealed it’s ready to support even more payment methods for Google Play purchases, thus encouraging buyers to spend money on apps, movies, TV shows and music. The company announced additional payment options for its online store, including PayPal support, which will let people in 12 countries pay for apps and other digital content. More →

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Mobile
April 24, 2014
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How To Find Apps On Google Play

How Google can fix the worst thing about the Google Play store

By on April 24, 2014 at 3:00 PM.

How Google can fix the worst thing about the Google Play store

Google Play is a terrific place to find Android apps… if you happen to know exactly what you’re looking for. But as Android Authority’s Simon Hill points out, things get a bit trickier when it comes to discovering new apps out of the blue since the Google Play store’s app discovery process leaves a lot to be desired. More →

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Legal
April 14, 2014
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Brightest Flashlight app scam

Maker of Android flashlight app with 50M downloads avoids fine after selling location data

By on April 14, 2014 at 5:17 PM.

Maker of Android flashlight app with 50M downloads avoids fine after selling location data

This past December, we reported that a popular Android app called Brightest Flashlight could do more than just shine light. Brightest Flashlight was a simple flashlight app that was highly-rated and had over 50 million installs. However, it had one devious, hidden feature: It would share personal data, such as your location, with advertisers. The FTC caught wind of this and began investigating the developer. According to GigaOm, the FTC reached a settlement with the developer last week, and it looks like he got away easy. More →

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Gaming
March 31, 2014
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In-Game Advertisement Survey

Gamers would rather deal with in-game advertisements than pay up front

By on March 31, 2014 at 4:08 PM.

Gamers would rather deal with in-game advertisements than pay up front

Gamers are frugal. If you’ve kept up with mobile gaming at all over the past several years, you’re already well aware of the rise of freemium games — they’re free up front, but require a small monetary investment, usually in the form of in-app purchases, for a reasonable rate of progression. The freemium market came to a head with the release of Candy Crush Saga about a year and a half ago, converting millions of non-gamers to obsessed puzzle fiends. In light of the shifting market, WildTangent has teamed up with research and analytics firm IHS Technology to examine the new trend of bucking one-time fees. More →

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