Android allows you to sideload apps that aren’t from the Google Play Store, and it’s one of the best features of the operating system. However, sideloading comes ...

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Google is shutting down its document scanner app, Stack: PDF Scanner by Google Area 120, in the week of September 23. At the end of last year, Google introduced a dedicated floating action button on ...

The Google Play Store might not be perfect for stopping Android malware, but its collection of scanning, app reviews, and developer requirements makes it a lot safer than the wider, unfiltered ...

Jorge was a news writer for AP. He covered the mobile industry at Android Police, but has covered multiple beats in the tech space. Google Play Protect now offers real-time threat detection by ...

Google is pulling the plug on its PDF scanner app called Stack. Launched in 2021, it was an experimental app developed by Google's in-house incubator Area 120 and lets you organize PDF documents.

Google is adding a new Doc scanner feature to its Files app that allows users to effortlessly scan documents directly from the app without needing third-party scanners. A “scan” button has been ...

To avoid detection, Google has found that malicious parties are looking beyond the Play Store to infect Android devices with malware. In response, Google is updating Play Protect and extending its ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Google Play Protect will start asking if you want to scan an app before it’s installed. The app scan is performed in real-time at the code level to prevent malicious app installations. After the scan, ...