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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.
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 Store gets verified marks for VPNs committed to protecting your data
Google is highlighting a new update for the Play Store that aims to give users insight into how "protected" their data is before downloading an app. As detailed today (Jan 28) in
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 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Apple and Google’s App Stores Made Over $150 Billion Last Year
Apple and Google generated a whopping $150 billion USD in revenue from the App Store and Play Store, combined, during 2024 ...
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 ...
Data Protection Day is a great day to stop using DeepSeek
DeepSeek's new AI models have taken the world by storm. But on Data Protection Day, it's a good reminder to know what you're ...