Big changes are coming to Google Play Store. Multiple apps are shutting down from September 1. This will have a direct impact on billions of Android users around the world. Google has taken this decision for quality control. News 18
The tech giant said the restrictions on third-party apps are being imposed to protect users from malware. From September 1, APKs can no longer be uploaded to third party stores on Play Store. This is Google’s biggest move yet for marketing and user experience.
A crypto app is behind this decision by Google. Recently a woman said that she downloaded a crypto app from play Store. But because of that app, he has to fall in the clutches of fraudsters. After this complaint, Google announced the change of Play Store Policy. As per the new rules, now the APK of any app cannot be uploaded to the third- party app store of Google Play Store.
But that woman is not the first. Several well-known companies have already raised their finger against Google with the Play Store. Many technology and security organizations, including Meta, have complained that the Play Store poses security risks to Android. Google has also removed various apps from Play Store at various times. Most of them were accused of sending malware. Hackers have also been accused of data mining and stealing users’ personal information through many apps on the Play Store.
A few days ago, EPFL of Switzerland issued a serious security warning after finding 31 flaws in Google’s Android system. However, Google has always claimed that their team takes appropriate action as soon as such apps are found. Now, keeping in mind the security of Android users, Google has decided to make this major change in the Play Store.
