Google finally pulled plug on Play Store app sharing

Google finally pulled the plug on Play Store app sharing
Back in 2021, Google introduced the app-sharing feature that tied into Quick Share, making it a breeze to shoot apps directly between Android phones. But, according to the fine print in the December Play Store update, this handy tool is now on its way out after three years of quietly doing its job.
Google Play Store Warning—Delete This App Before It’s Too Late
There is also the sideloading aspect to this attack, which will become harder as Google, Samsung and others clamp down on unrestricted app installs. The way in which SpyLend has b
Google follows through with killing off Play Store app sharing; here's what to use instead
Google has made good on its warning that the Play Store would be removing the ability to share apps with other users.
Google removed a useful but little-known Play Store feature
You once could share apps directly from the Google Play Store, but the Store's most recent update canned this feature.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Google Play Store Deletion—Do Not Keep App On Your Phone
Google has its finger on the delete button — and that’s a good thing. Twice in just a few days, security researchers have called out the speed with which Google’s team removes threats from its Play Store.
Google just scrapped a handy Play Store feature you didn’t know existed
Google quietly ditched the Play Store’s app-sharing feature in a recent update. The feature was supposed to be removed in a December update, but it oddly stuck around until now. It was a lifesaver for users with little to no internet,
Play Store's app sharing feature bites the dust after an unnoticed run
Google Play Store's app-sharing feature is now completely deprecated after a short lifespan. The option to share apps within the Play Store has been removed in the latest version. While you can still share APKs,
Utah becomes the first state to pass an app store age verification bill
Utah became the first state in the country to pass legislation requiring app store operators to verify users’ ages and ...
Utah becomes the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify ages
Utah has become the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and get parental consent for ...
iOS 18.4 to Include AI-Generated Review Summaries in App Store
Apple has begun rolling out AI-generated summaries of App Store reviews in the latest iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 beta releases.
AI-Powered Summaries Are Coming to the App Store, Too
Apple is the latest company to summarize its reviews with AI. With iOS 18.4, you will see these summaries appear before the ...
Why is there so much spyware hidden in the Play Store?
The Play Store is teeming with threats – but it shouldn't be, right? Here's everything you need to know about these lurking nasties.
iOS 18.4 upgrades the App Store with these two new features
Apple has upgraded the App Store app in iOS 18.4 to include two new features, including one that utilizes Apple Intelligence.
Committee meeting held on ‘App Store Accountability Act’
Rep. Sells says with over 1.5 million apps available, it’s important to have tools in place to protect the most vulnerable ...
New App Will Block Users from 'Mindless Scrolling' Until They 'Literally' Touch Grass
A new app will force users to actually touch grass in an effort to reduce their most addictive phone habits. Launching on ...