Security News > 2024 > September > Google Removing Poor-Quality Android Apps From Play Store to Boost Engagement
2024-09-03 14:24
Included in the purge are static apps, those with limited functionality and content, and apps that crash, freeze, and don’t offer an “engaging user experience,’’ the company said.
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