Google announced new security measures for Android app distribution, requiring developers to verify their identities for apps on devices with Google services. The update aims to protect users from malware, scams, and financial fraud while keeping Android open to alternative app stores and manual installations. Continue reading “Android app distribution to require verified developers from 2026”
Google has introduced new collections for apps and games dubbed as Android Excellence. According to Google, the new collections will showcase apps and games that “deliver incredible user experiences on Android, use many of our best practices, and have great design, technical performance, localization, and device optimization.” Continue reading “Google introduces ‘Android Excellence’ program that highlights best Android apps”
Facebook has updated Account Kit developer tool that is used to log in to apps with their phone number. Introduced by Facebook in April this year, Account Kit is a phone number and email login solution. It is a complimentary product to Facebook Login. Continue reading “Facebook debuts instant verification for Android apps”
Google will reportedly replace Hangouts with Duo in its stock mobile app suite and is encouraging their partners to do the same. Continue reading “Google will no longer pre-install Hangouts on Android device, promoting new Google Duo: Report”
Last week Asus Chromebook Flip received full support for Android apps with a Google Play Store. Now, Google has announced that the same support is coming on Acer Chromebook R11 and Chromebook Pixel 2015.
Continue reading “Android apps to soon land on Acer Chromebook R11 and Chromebook Pixel 2015”
Google confirmed last month that Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. Now Google has released a video of a developer presentation that shows how the Play Store and Android apps will run on Chromebooks.
Continue reading “Google shows off how Android apps run on Chromebooks in this video”
It looks like your Android smartphone will get rid of passwords this year. Google’s Project Abacus that uses machine intelligence to verify your identity based on your unique usage patterns will come to Android apps by the end of 2016.
Continue reading “Google might bring password-free logins on Android apps by year-end”
Google has finally confirmed that Android apps are coming to Chrome OS, as per earlier reports. The company has not officially announced this latest development but a session description on its website confirms the same.
Continue reading “Google Play Store and Android Apps are coming to Chrome OS”
Google at I/O 2016 introduced Android Instant Apps platform for developers. What this will do for normal users is that when they will tap on an Instant App URL, it will run that that particular app without having to install it. Continue reading “Google introduces Android Instant Apps, works without installation”
One of the popular hyperlocal weather app on iOS is now on Android. The app makers of ‘Dark Sky’ have released the Android version on the app after four years of its inception for iOS. Continue reading “Dark Sky hyperlocal iOS weather app now available for Android, free two weeks trial”
Microsoft has partnered with Acer to pre-load productivity apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive and Skype on select Android smartphones and tablets from Acer. The company said that it will start the pre-installing the apps from second half of 2016.
Microsoft has finally launched the Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Android apps for everyone. Last month, these were made available in a preview for Office for Android community testers. Continue reading “Microsoft Office for Android now available for everyone on Google Play”
Google has announced that it will take down QuickOffice from Play Store as it has integrated its productivity apps in Google Drive. The company recently added docs, sheets and slides to the Drive thereby putting QuickOffice to less use.
Continue reading “Google to discontinue QuickOffice from Play Store”
Google has come up with another End of Summer Sale that offers several apps on the Google Play Store at just $0.99. These include some popular apps and games such as SwiftKey 3 Keyboard, Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation, N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance and more. Continue reading “Google End of Summer Sale: SwiftKey 3, N.O.V.A. 3 and more Android apps and games at $0.99”
Mobitech has launched 1ForAll, a Android app that has collection of products and services under one roof for India. They have partnered with major players in various categories and it is aimed at being a one-stop shop for mobile users across India. It offers WAP services for different categories that save a lot of space from downloading numerous individual apps. Continue reading “Mobitech launches 1ForAll – All in one Android App for India”
