Over the last day, Android phones and tablets have encountered a ‘Google Play Store keeps stopping’ error message. That system warning usually appears when Android apps crash. However, Google Play is working normally as far as we can tell. There’s no impact to browsing, downloading, or updating apps outside of the message.

Google has already announced a security-checking Google Play VPN badge system two times now, but it's here to announce it again.

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If you browse the Google Play Store on a desktop browser, you'll notice an "Install on Windows" button scattered around the website. This feature is seldom advertised, but it is part of Google's initiative to bring Android games to your Windows computer.

The company has been pushing for more commitment toward user data safety and security ever since it tightened its ruleset. Google started clamping down on low-quality apps in the

Despite some recent headlines, iPhones remain safer than Androids given Apple’s tighter restrictions and control of its ecosystem. But Google is catching up — and Samsung is moving even faster to narrow the gap. Now, a new Android upgrade for 2025 could make Androids more like iPhones than ever before — but there’s a twist.

Google Play is announcing today that it is adding a new "Verified" badge to consumer-facing VPN apps. This badge is currently only being used on VPN apps,

The monthly “ Google System Release Notes ” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”:

Google said today it will recognize trusted VPN apps for consumers on Android with a "Verified" badge in the Google Play Store.

Android Auto 13.6 is now available for download; the rollout started on the Play Store, but users can also update using the APK installer

Google has announced that badges for VPN apps on the Play Store are rolling out. These badges inform users that the app has been verified.