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Google rolls out age verification for certain apps worldwide.

New Feature in the Google Play Store Android Apps May Soon Require Age Verification

Google Expands Child Protection in Play Store Google is enhancing child protection measures in the Play Store. A new age verification system will indicate which content is suitable for specific user groups.

Starting in late June Google Announces Major Changes to the Play Store

Google Play Introduces New Fees, Alternative Payment Systems, and a Program for App Stores Starting Late June

24-Hour Timer for Apps Google Significantly Restricts Popular Android Feature

Google Tightens Android Rules Significantly External apps will soon face new hurdles and extended wait times.

Labeling in the Play Store Google Warns Against Apps With High Power Consumption

Google Takes Action Against Android Apps with High Battery Usage Google is cracking down on Android apps that consume excessive battery power. Warning notices may soon appear in the Play Store.

Lens was one of the most popular apps from Microsoft.

On February 9 Microsoft Discontinues App for iOS and Android Without Replacement

Microsoft's document scanner app, Lens, was one of its most popular offerings. Now, it's disappearing from app stores.

Discount Promotion at Aldi Save Money on Your Streaming Subscriptions With This Trick

Make Streaming Cheaper? That's Possible Now: Aldi is offering Google Play cards at a discount for a limited time.

Sega is one of the most well-known gaming companies in the world.

"Sonic," "Crazy Taxi," "Streets of Rage" ... Sega Offers Classic Games for Free Before They Disappear Forever

Sega is removing its well-known classic games from the app stores for iOS and Android. Those who act quickly can now get them for free.

The Vapor malware not only displays fraudulent advertising, but can also steal login and credit card data

More Than 300 Apps Affected Contaminated by Viruses! You Should Delete These Apps Immediately

The large-scale "Vapor" campaign infected more than 56 million smartphones with malware. Affected users must take action.

Experts are currently warning of a nasty malware on smartphones

Several Apps Affected Nasty Malware Can Read Screenshots on Smartphones

Security experts are currently warning against "SparkCat". The malware can search through screenshots for sensitive information.

Without Replacement Google Removes Practical Function from the Play Store

A function that is actually quite useful is soon to disappear from the Google Play Store. At least there is already an alternative.

As of now Google introduces long-awaited function in the Play Store

Until now, anyone who wanted to update several apps in the Google Play Store had to be patient. That seems to be changing now.

The Play Store offers users a wide variety of apps—but not all of them meet Google's new requirements.

Starting in late August Google Cleans Up Play Store: Which Apps Are Getting Removed

The number of available apps in the Google Play Store is steadily decreasing. New requirements could lead to even more apps being removed.

Malware Attacks on Android Smartphones Are Increasing

New Investigation Warning: Nearly 150,000 Android Smartphones Infected with Banking Trojan

More and more Android smartphones are being infected with the banking trojan "Anatsa." TECHBOOK reveals which apps you should delete immediately.

Demand from U.S. Agency Google and Apple Should Remove TikTok From App Stores

For a long time, the U.S. has had Chinese companies in its sights. Now, there is a renewed call to ban TikTok. The app is to be removed from app stores.