The times are progressing, as the so-called unfit is eliminated, the applications hidden in the latest Android operating system release, if there is no update within two years, Google will take another measure to clean up and prevent users from downloading these applications. This action is based on Google’s existing Play Store requirement that app developers release updates that match that version of the API within a year of the latest Android OS release.
Therefore, in the Android 12 system released last October, developers had to upgrade their apps to the latest version within a year. Now, Google’s new requirement extends for another year in time, but more than two years. In time, your apps in the Play Store will be frozen directly. According to Google, users who have downloaded old apps can still find and use the apps that are hidden in the snow. This policy is mainly used to protect new users from potential vulnerabilities of old apps. In November 2022 It will take effect on the 1st of the month. Now that it’s New Year’s Eve, there is not much time for developers.
The policy to protect users is one of several policy updates Google announced today that will go into effect later in 2022. In addition, starting May 11, apps with content that is not “globally suitable” will also be blocked. For example, content in apps with racial hatred or political incitement will be sanctioned by Google.
In order to further protect users, Google has deleted the apps in the Play Store that secretly collect user data. More serious ones include QR code readers and highway camera detectors, which contain malicious code. According to the investigation, these apps contain malicious code. Application of malicious code that stole user data from millions of Android devices. Google’s direction is good, it can only be said that things will come step by step.