Finally, my open-source and non-Play Store apps auto-update.

Move over, Google Play Store.

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These open-source apps have earned a permanent spot on my Android phone, but sadly, you won’t find them on the Play Store.

Code discovered in a pre-release Play Store build suggests Google may add alerts for apps removed from the marketplace.

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Malicious apps are pretty common, and it's easy to accidentally download them if you're not cautious. You'll often find these apps on third-party app stores, shady websites, or through suspicious ...

Google Play Store may soon warn users about dead or removed Android apps still installed on phones. The update could help ...

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