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Earlier this year, Google started working to implement minimalistic app listings for system services in the Play Store. These listings do not include a review section nor allow users to rate the apps.

Google testing new Play Store layout for Android system apps. These listings are less detailed with limited information available. Change likely to prevent uninformed negative ratings for non-optional ...

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update ...

Google Keep is one of the most useful apps in the Google suite of services. While it started out as a simple, minimalist, and functional note-taking app, it now includes a wide array of features and ...

If you use a Samsung phone, you're more than aware of the amount of bloatware on it. What you might not know, however, is that many hidden pre-installed system apps run in the background. What exactly ...

Toggle off the automatic system update switch in Settings. For app updates, open the Play Store settings to Network Preferences These directions apply to Android phones from Samsung and Google.

The Android OS ecosystem has received a new “System Key Verifier” app. This system-level service helps Android device users establish and authenticate the identity of the person they are chatting with ...