Zak is a widely recognized expert on surveillance, cyber and the security and privacy risks with AI, big tech, social media and smartphones. He is regularly cited in the media, with appearances on BBC, Sky, NPR, NBC, Channel 4, TF1, ITV and Fox. Zak has 25-years real-world experience in AI, cyber and surveillance.
Updated July 30 with new Android 15 release speculation and an update from Samsung on the reported threat to Galaxy users from CVE-2024-29745.
If Play Store’s new sweep significantly lessens the treat, as hoped, then attention will turn to side-loading and the third-party stores where such vacuous apps will remain. And while sideloading’s days aren’t over just yet, Google’s Play Store defenses will have expanded to protect even that Wild West as best it can.
Google says that apps that will be marked for deletion include those “that are static without app-specific functionalities, for example, text only or PDF file apps, apps with very little content that do not provide an engaging user experience, for example, single wallpaper apps, and apps that are designed to do nothing or have no function. This will have a huge impact on Play Store, and users should be prepared.
While it looks like Pixel users will be front of the queue for the Android 15’s new security enhancements, owners of Samsung’s flagship phones will not be so lucky. As first reported by
Play Store App Deletion Android 15 Upgrade Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Upgrade Pixel 9 Upgrade Samsung Vs Apple Google Vs Apple Chrome Vs Safari Samsung Warning Pixel Warning
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Google Confirms Play Store Update, App Deletion Starts In Just 5 WeeksZak is a widely recognized expert on surveillance, cyber and the security and privacy risks with AI, big tech, social media and smartphones. He is regularly cited in the media, with appearances on BBC, Sky, NPR, NBC, Channel 4, TF1, ITV and Fox. Zak has 25-years real-world experience in AI, cyber and surveillance.
Read more »
Google Confirms New Play Store Update—App Deletion Now Just 5 Weeks AwayZak is a widely recognized expert on surveillance, cyber and the security and privacy risks with AI, big tech, social media and smartphones. He is regularly cited in the media, with appearances on BBC, Sky, NPR, NBC, Channel 4, TF1, ITV and Fox. Zak has 25-years real-world experience in AI, cyber and surveillance.
Read more »
Google Confirms Play Store App Deletion—Now Just 6 Weeks AwayZak is a widely recognized expert on surveillance, cyber and the security and privacy risks with AI, big tech, social media and smartphones. He is regularly cited in the media, with appearances on BBC, Sky, NPR, NBC, Channel 4, TF1, ITV and Fox. Zak has 25-years real-world experience in AI, cyber and surveillance.
Read more »
Google Confirms Play Store App Deletion—Now Just 6 Weeks AwayZak is a widely recognized expert on surveillance, cyber and the security and privacy risks with AI, big tech, social media and smartphones. He is regularly cited in the media, with appearances on BBC, Sky, NPR, NBC, Channel 4, TF1, ITV and Fox. Zak has 25-years real-world experience in AI, cyber and surveillance.
Read more »
Google Confirms Bad News For 3 Billion Chrome Users—You Will Still Be TrackedZak is a widely recognized expert on surveillance, cyber and the security and privacy risks with AI, big tech, social media and smartphones. He is regularly cited in the media, with appearances on BBC, Sky, NPR, NBC, Channel 4, TF1, ITV and Fox. Zak has 25-years real-world experience in AI, cyber and surveillance.
Read more »
Google Confirms Bad News For 3 Billion Chrome Users—You Will Still Be TrackedZak is a widely recognized expert on surveillance, cyber and the security and privacy risks with AI, big tech, social media and smartphones. He is regularly cited in the media, with appearances on BBC, Sky, NPR, NBC, Channel 4, TF1, ITV and Fox. Zak has 25-years real-world experience in AI, cyber and surveillance.
Read more »