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2020
KYC Screen app launches on App Store and Google Play
Captela's KYC Screen identity-document reading app launched on the App Store and Google Play. The app is intended to help businesses that require customer KYC verification onboard customers by scanning government-issued identity documents.
2020
ARM enables updatable drivers for Mali GPU devices
ARM said devices equipped with Mali GPUs now support updatable drivers, with updates delivered through the Google Play Store.
2020
Google Play launches Play Points in Taiwan
Google Play announced and launched its Google Play Points membership-points service in Taiwan. The service lets users earn points on eligible Google Play spending and redeem them for in-app items, vouchers, or Google Play credit.
2020
Google removes nearly 600 apps over mobile ad fraud
Google said nearly 600 apps were removed from the Play Store for mobile ad fraud; the article says the apps included all those associated with Cheetah Mobile, and that they were also barred from Google Ad Manager and Google AdMob.
2020
Google Play Store rolls out a Reviews section
Google began rolling out a Reviews section in the Play Store’s My apps & games area for many users. The section includes tabs for unreviewed and posted reviews, allowing users to write and edit reviews.
2019
ShilpaShettyApp wins Google Play Best Apps of 2019 award
ShilpaShettyApp was awarded Google Play's Best Apps of 2019 in the Personal Growth category.
2019
SpotCrime introduces MyLocalCrime mobile app
SpotCrime introduced the MyLocalCrime mobile application to the Google Play and iTunes stores. The app provides mapped crime data, a most-wanted database and a crime-tipping service.
2019
Google updates Play Store design on Wear OS
Google sent out an update to the Play Store on Wear OS that changed its design and navigation. The update moved options to the bottom of the home screen and separated apps installed on the watch from those on the phone.
2019
Google forms the App Defense Alliance with security firms
Google announced a partnership with ESET, Lookout and Zimperium called the App Defense Alliance to help stop malicious apps from reaching the Play Store and users' devices.
2019
Zong 4G and Fortumo launch Google Play carrier billing in Pakistan
Zong 4G and Fortumo launched direct carrier billing for Google Play in Pakistan, enabling Zong 4G prepaid and postpaid customers to charge app and in-app purchases to their mobile balance or phone bill.
2019
Google Play Pass subscription service launch
Google introduced Play Pass, a subscription service offering access to more than 350 apps and games. The service was slated to become available on Android devices in the U.S. that week.
2019
Google Play faced criticism over a conversion-therapy app
Google faced criticism for making an app promoting gay conversion therapy available in Google Play. Truth Wins Out petitioned for the app’s removal, and the petition had received more than 40,000 signatures toward its 50,000-signature goal.