Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Update: Republished on May 11 with new coverage of Google’s deletion ...

Some apps launch with Windows without ever appearing in Task Manager’s startup tab.

Earlier this year, Google started working to implement minimalistic app listings for system services in the Play Store. These listings do not include a review section nor allow users to rate the apps.

Google has deleted hundreds more “fraudulent” apps “quietly flooding Play Store.” Those apps amassed more than “70 million downloads,” and so it’s critical you delete them from your phones as well to ...

Google Play Store is testing a new minimal design for app listings for certain core system apps. These new listings show only basic information about the app and remove feedback mechanisms. This could ...

In today’s digital age, kids and teens are spending more time on their phones, connecting with others, and exploring new platforms. But not all apps are created equal, and some come with more risks ...