Apple, Google Play

The Google Play Store desperately needs to copy Apple's App Store: Here's why
Before we explore what the Play Store needs to copy from the App Store, let's discuss what it shouldn't. If there's one major way Google can differentiate its app store from Apple's, it's how you discover new apps and games. Right now, the Play Store is so difficult to use that it's easy to completely miss exciting new apps and games.
Apple and Google app stores come under CMA scrutiny
The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK is looking at whether the Play Store and AppStore support innovation and are pro-competition
TikTok Is Back, but Not on Apple’s App Store or Google Play — Here’s Why
TikTok shut down for several hours between Jan. 18 and Jan. 19, 2024. The app is back up and running, but users can't download it in the app store.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google’s app store on Sunday?
With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.
App Store vs. Google Play: Tailoring your ASO strategy for maximum impact
One ASO strategy doesn’t fit all. Here are platform-specific tips for optimizing apps on Apple’s App Store and Google Play.
TikTok is back, but not in the App Store or Google Play
TikTok service is back online in the US, but the app is unavailable for download in the US - here's when it might return.
Google Play adds a ‘Verified’ badge for trusted VPN apps
Google Play is rolling out "Verified" badges for select VPN apps to make it easier for users to find trust services. Apps with the badge prioritize user
Google's VPN badging system from 2023 is rolling out on the Play Store...again
Google has already announced a security-checking Google Play VPN badge system two times now, but it's here to announce it again.
Google Play Store gets verified marks for VPNs committed to protecting your data
The company has been pushing for more commitment toward user data safety and security ever since it tightened its ruleset. Google started clamping down on low-quality apps in the
Google Play will now verify VPNs that prioritize privacy and safety
Google Play will now display verification badges on approved VPNs as a way to “highlight apps that prioritize user privacy ...
Apple, Google remove TikTok from stores as app halts service in U.S.
Apple and Google removed TikTok from their app stores Saturday, complying with a law requiring China's ByteDance to divest ...
UK set to pile pressure on Apple and Google app store dominance, as fresh investigation launched
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating further action against mobile giants Apple and ...
Google’s New Lockdown Just Made Android More Like iPhone
Despite some recent headlines, iPhones remain safer than Androids given Apple’s tighter restrictions and control of its ...
What is DeepSeek? AI app gains popularity on Apple and Play store charts
DEEPSEEK is a Chinese AI app which is taking the Apple and Google Play stores by storm.  The AI start-up’s rapid rise has sent waves through tech spaces, as it marks a big shift in the ...
DeepSeek makes TikTok's security issues look like child's play
According to a new report, the new AI company on the block, DeepSeek, poses a massive security risk to just about everyone.
This first look at Google-Samsung’s XR headset shows serious potential
Samsung showcased its Project Moohan Android XR headset during the January Unpacked event. The headset supports eye and hand ...
US stocks, Nvidia recover slightly after China's DeepSeek AI brought steep losses
U.S. stocks recovered some ground Tuesday morning after getting hammered by fears over China's DeepSeek AI model built on a ...