Android users warned after apps containing malware found in Google Play Store

Administrative action will be taken against the apps which fail to provide privacy policies before March 15, 2017.

Google is said to be deleting zombie apps that are placed on the Play Store.

As reported by The Next Web, the Mountain View, CA. -based firm intends to “limit the visibility” of applications which do not adhere to current User Data policies – or remove the worst offenders altogether. The purge could significantly bring down the number of apps on the platform, but certain app developers seem to be happy with the decision. The app weighs less than 10MB to download and is a bare-bone version of the original app, maintaining certain features and adding one or two more interesting ones.

It is further expected thag Google might preload the app on its future budget phones, keeping in mind the needs of consumers. The company informs them it is considering limiting or removing these apps from Google Play if they do not meet the User Data policy. Additionally, if an app handles personal or sensitive user data, for example in the case of fitness apps, then there are additional requirements listed in the policy.

Offline viewing of YouTube videos has been available in India since 2014 from within the YouTube app, but YouTube Go offers offline viewing as well as including a new video sharing feature. “Nothing will change for users today and we’ll provide plenty of notice before any changes are made”.

Google has begun warning developers to update their apps or face removal from the Play Store.

The app, which is only available in India at the moment, was originally designed for developing countries that have less access to reliable or fast internet. Alternatively, Google suggests that developers revoke the permission to request users their data if they can not provide the privacy policy. This will mean you save about $40 on each service for the entire period of four months – which is a cool $80 for those who are into both YouTube Red and Google Play Music. The YouTube app is used by millions every day for their daily content needs.

“Which of those permissions are violating Google User Data?” This is very similar to the way ShareIt app works, with the only difference being that the video saved in YouTube Go can’t be accessed in the phone’s video player.