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Google Removed 100 Fraudulent Instant Loan Apps in India: Govt FOLLOW US ON: Google has so far removed about 100 instant loan apps from its PlayStore in the country that were involved in alleged collection of personal data and its misuse, fraudulent and unlawful practices of physical threats and use of other coercive methods for recovery of loans, according to the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Answering a query in the Lok Sabha, the IT Ministry said that upon being n...

1 February 2021, 10:04 pm EST By As February commences, Android is releasing another security update. Recently, Google launched the February 2021 Android Security Bulletin. It also comes with the security Update available for Pixel Phones. As XDA Developers reports, aside from the Pixel phones, Google has also announced that it will be releasing one for the Snapdragon Galaxy S20 as well as the Galaxy Note 20 series devices. (Photo : Screenshot Youtube Video by In Depth Tech Reviews) Google Hig...

Google Play Allows Gambling, Betting Apps in 15 New Countries Including US, Canada, and Australia Google Play has updated its policies for gambling and betting apps that will come into force from March 1. By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 29 January 2021 14:10 IST Google Play earlier allowed gambling and betting apps in just four countries Highlights The new change will bring gambling apps to a total of 19 countries Google Play is also simplifying rules for gamified l...

Google in a blog post by Vice President, Product, Android Security and Privacy, Suzanne Frey on 28 January announced its first policy update of 2021. The update was released in a bid to clarify and simplify play store policies regarding gaming-related loyalty programs and features. The new program policy, which will go live on 1 March 2021, will allow real-money gambling apps and related features in the countries where it is permitted subject to certain terms and conditions. India is not in ...

Google India on Thursday said it has updated its Play Store policy guidance on gamified loyalty programs to provide more clarity around the rules, while safeguarding users and optimising developer experience. The tech giant also emphasised that while it does not allow real money gambling apps on the Play Store in India, it remains committed to engage with industry and government bodies as they deliberate on measures that will best support this industry. The move comes months after the company...

Google updates Play Store policies on gamified loyalty programs following confusion in India Google has updated and broadened its Play Store policy on gaming loyalty programs to help developers better understand the practices that are permitted, months after confusion about the guidance prompted some backlash in India, the biggest Android market by users. The company said on Thursday that it now specifies guidance on gamified loyalty programs that are based on a qualified monetary transaction i...

Updated Play Store policy on gamified loyalty programs to provide more clarity: Google NEW DELHI: Google India on Thursday said it has updated its Play Store policy guidance on gamified loyalty programs to provide more clarity around the rules, while safeguarding users and optimising developer experience. The tech giant also emphasised that while it does not allow real money gambling apps on the Play Store in India, it remains committed to engage with industry and government bodies as they deli...

Google easing Play Store rules for gamified loyalty programmes SECTIONS Share Synopsis The reworked policy is based on several discussions the technology major has had with startup founders and executives in India and across the world. Reuters Google is simplifying its Play Store policies for gamification-oriented loyalty programmes in a bid to provide more clarity to app developers and address concerns raised by many tech startups. Suzanne Frey, Vice President, Product, Android Security and Pr...

Moto g 5G Review Motorola launched the moto g 5G smartphone in India back in November as the company’s first mid-range 5G phone, and it was also the first phone in the country to be powered by Snapdragon 750G SoC. The specifications look good on paper for a mid-range 5G phone. Let us dive into the review to find out what the device has to offer. 20W adapter Display, Hardware and Design Starting with the display, the moto g 5G has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display with a pixel resolution of 2400 × ...

Updated Jan 18, 2021 | 09:14 IST In a letter to tech giant Google, Indan fintech lenders mentioned the names of Chinese apps that have 7-14-day products while its rules of not allowing lenders giving short-tenure loans of less than 60 days. Google acting like a super regulator, allege Indian fintech lenders.&nbsp New Delhi: Internet giant Goggle’s latest directives to provide credentials have reportedly irked Indian fintech lenders, and they have written to the tech beh...