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Google Play has just introduced “Verified” badges for VPN apps. Specifically designed for apps that “prioritize user privacy and safety,” the badges are supposed to help users make more informed choices about the VPN apps they use., a VPN badge isn’t about checking a box; it actually means that the app “has gone above and beyond, adhering to the Play safety and security guidelines and successfully completed a Mobile Application Security Assessment Level 2 validation.
The VPN badge will be displayed on the app’s details page and in search results, thus helping verified apps stand out from the crowd. Besides that, Google has built new surfaces to showcase verified VPN apps.In order to obtain the “Verified” badge, a VPN app must meet certain criteria. The validation process also includes other factors too, which aren’t mentioned by Google.
Three VPN apps have already received their “Verified” badges from Google, so you’ll see them when browsing their page on Google Play: Nord, hide.me, and Aloha Browser.Follow us on social media to catch the latest trending stories, watch exclusive videos, and join the conversation with our vibrant community!
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