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  Best Google Play Store alternatives available for Android

  Technology | January 15, 2021 19:51 IST

  In this article, we will provide options for Android users for other stores that ought to explore.

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  Here are the best apps, games of 2020 as announced by Google

  Technology | December 02, 2020 12:23 IST

  This year, we saw the entry of a plethora of Indian apps (Koo, Moj and more) who have also made it to the list. 

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  Google to delay 30% in-app purchase policy amid backlash

  Technology | November 24, 2020 15:46 IST

  Google has claimed in the past the policy change will not affect the majority of app developers, as nearly 97 per cent of those that sell digital goods already use Play's billing system.

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  FYOOL app launched to give you cashback on petrol, liquor and more: Know details

  Technology | October 27, 2020 17:43 IST

  FYOOL is an Indian app, which aims to promote the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative and anticipates a good amount of downloads.

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  Facebook Gaming arrives on Android with new games, ditches Apple

  Technology | October 27, 2020 12:13 IST

  Facebook said that they are excited to launch the beta for cloud-streamed games on Facebook Gaming, starting with a range of mobile-native games in Android

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  Delete now! These 21 Android apps with adware shouldn't be on your smartphone

  Technology | October 24, 2020 11:26 IST

  Adware is a kind of software to show you loads of ads in and outside of the app and even track you for specific ad display

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  Google Play saw 28.3 billion downloads in Q3 2020: Know details

  Technology | October 15, 2020 12:00 IST

  Google Play has the largest app portfolio with over 2.7 million total apps (a 5.85 per cent increase compared to the previous quarter), ahead of the App Store's 1.82 million apps.

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  Google defers 30% Play Store app fee in India until March 2022

  Technology | October 05, 2020 15:51 IST

  Google's decision to extend the time for developers in India to integrate with the Play billing system comes in the wake of criticism it has received from various stakeholders.

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  Google defers 30% Play Store app fee in India till March 2022

  Business | October 05, 2020 11:45 IST

  The move, the tech giant said, is to ensure that the Indian developers have "enough time to implement the UPI for subscription payment option that will be made available on Google Play".

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  These 17 Android apps contain Joker malware and need to be removed right now: See list

  Technology | October 03, 2020 11:15 IST

  Joker malware is a popular one and can steal users' SMS messages, contact lists, and device information and even money

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  After Paytm, Google goes after Zomato, Swiggy over IPL cashbacks, sends notices

  Business | October 01, 2020 13:16 IST

  After a face-off with leading digital payments platform Paytm, Google sent notices to Zomato and Swiggy for running cashback-based IPL games and both the food aggregator platforms have decided to pause their virtual gaming leagues.

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  Google to introduce new billing policies, easy usage of other app stores with Android 12

  Technology | September 29, 2020 14:00 IST

  Like Apple, Google also collects a 30 per cent commission on in-app purchases. For developers, Google Play's billing system provides an easy way for billions of Android users to transact with them using their local, preferred method of payment.

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  Paytm reintroduces its cricket cashback offer: Know details

  Technology | September 29, 2020 11:59 IST

  Paytm, in a blog post, stated that Google mandated it to remove the UPI cashback and scratch cards campaign to get re-listed on the Android Play Store even though offering both is legal in India.

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  Week after Google ban, Paytm brings back IPL-led Cricket League with UPI cashback, scratch cards

  Business | September 29, 2020 10:06 IST

  Fintech major Paytm on Monday said it has brought back ''Paytm Cricket League'' with UPI cashback and scratch cards on its platform, weeks after these features were removed after Google briefly blocked the app on Play store for policy violation.

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  Here's why Google removed Paytm app from Play Store

  Business | September 18, 2020 17:35 IST

  Online payment app Paytm on Friday was pulled out from the Google's Android Pay Store. According to Google, the app will no longer be available to download till further decision by the tech giant. However, there won't be any affect on existing customers who are using the application on their Android phones.

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  Google Play Store removes all 59 banned Chinese apps in India

  Technology | July 02, 2020 13:02 IST

  India recently banned 59 Chinese apps such as TikTok, UC Browser, CamScanner, ShareIt and more citing security issues

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  Get rid of these 30+ Android apps right now: Here's why

  Technology | June 18, 2020 18:52 IST

  New malicious Android apps were recently discovered and deleted from the Google Play Store.

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  Google takes down TikTok-clone Zynn from Play Store: Know why

  Technology | June 11, 2020 15:41 IST

  Zynn is a short video-sharing app that was launched recently and became one of the popular apps on the app stores

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  TikTok rival Mitron app now back on Google Play Store: Know details

  Technology | June 05, 2020 17:27 IST

  The short video-sharing app Mitron got embroiled in a number of controversies after taking the spotlight

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  Remove China Apps, Mitron no longer on Google Play Store: Here's why

  Technology | June 04, 2020 17:34 IST

  Both Remove China Apps and Mitron apps gained millions of users in a few days of their arrival