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Millions of Android apps have disappeared from the Play Store this year, and for good reason
AppWizard
April 30, 2025

Millions of Android apps have disappeared from the Play Store this year, and for good reason

The Google Play Store's app count has decreased from approximately 3.4 million in early 2024 to around 1.8 million today, a 47% decline. This reduction is attributed to stricter quality control measures implemented by Google in July 2024, which targeted malfunctioning apps and those with limited functionality. Google reported blocking 2.36 million apps for policy violations and banning over 158,000 developer accounts linked to harmful activities. In contrast, the Apple App Store's app count rose from 1.6 million to 1.64 million during the same period. Additionally, a new EU regulation requires developers to disclose their names and addresses in app listings, with non-compliance risking delisting from EU markets. Despite the decline, 10,400 new applications were launched on the Play Store this year, indicating a 7.1% increase compared to last year.
Microsoft has some thoughts about Windows Recall security
Winsage
September 28, 2024

Microsoft has some thoughts about Windows Recall security

Microsoft has revised its Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs, focusing on security. Recall captures snapshots of the Windows desktop, documenting application usage for future retrieval. Initially announced at Microsoft Build 2024, it faced criticism for privacy concerns, leading to a postponed rollout. By August, Microsoft announced adjustments and planned to release it to Windows Insiders in October. Recall is an opt-in feature, allowing users to enable or disable it, and it encrypts data stored locally on the device. Access requires Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security, and users can delete snapshots or pause the feature anytime. Recall does not record private browsing sessions and allows users to exclude specific apps and websites. A sensitive content filter prevents capturing of passwords and sensitive information. Users can control content retention duration and storage allocation.
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