Starting August 31, Google will begin removing apps it believes serve no purpose or exhibit minimal functionality as part of its updated rules regarding spam. Changes to.
In brief: Google has gradually tightened its requirements for Play Store apps over the last few years. While these regulations are ostensibly to protect Android users from malware, as the company has removed millions of fraudulent apps over the years, benign software that isn’t regularly updated is likely to be caught in the dragnet.
Starting August 31, Google will begin removing apps it believes serve no purpose or exhibit minimal functionality as part of its updated rules regarding spam. Changes to other regulations will also take effect on that date.
The company’s support site provides examples of apps that don’t offer what it considers an engaging user experience or utility as mobile software. These include apps that do nothing but display text, PDFs, or wallpapers. Google will also purge apps that don’t properly install or load.
