Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google is cracking down on low-effort apps that are currently published on the Play Store.
- The tech giant has updated its Spam and Minimum Functionality policy to remove or restrict apps that fail to provide a basic level of functionality and quality.
- The updated policy goes into effect on August 31, 2024.
Google has a fairly strict vetting process for Android apps before they’re allowed to be listed in the Play Store. But it appears that the tech giant is now doubling down…
The Mountain View firm recently updated its Spam and Minimum Functionality policy to ensure that apps that are currently part…
Google explains that text-only apps, single wallpaper apps, apps that don’t install or load after installation, and unresponsive apps are most at risk…
While this might seem like a big change, removing and restricting apps isn’t new for Google. In 2023, the tech giant prevented 2.28 million…
The stringent guidelines that come as part of the updated Spam and Minimum Functionality policy will only help improve the overall safety of the apps available…