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We hear it all the time about how despite Google Play being the official Android app store, there is still malware disguised as apps that manage to slip past security. Well the good news is that according to Android Police, they have uncovered a string file in the latest Google Play store APK that suggests that Google could be introducing a malware scanning feature. As some of you might be aware, Google already has a security measure in place called Bouncer but since it is impossible to expect that Bouncer will be 100% effective, an extra layer of security is always welcome, right? In any case this new malware scanning feature will act differently from Bouncer in the sense that it scans previously downloaded apps and even warns you if the one you are trying to install might be malware.

For those worried about apps in the Google Play store that required a rooted device, fret not as it appears that users have the option of ignoring the warnings if they choose to. This sounds like a great way to protect users unfamiliar with malware while letting the more experienced users still access apps that require root access. We’re not sure if this feature has been included yet, but it is most definitely something to look forward to.

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On Monday, Adobe dropped details for an update to its iOS and Android versions of Reader. The most noteworthy enhancement here is the introduction of cloud file storage with Acrobat.com, which allows users to view and edit documents seamlessly across mobile and desktop devices, à la Google Docs Google Drive. Reader Mobile has also gained FormsCentral data support, improved selecting and highlighting of Asian text, and mobile document rights management with secure watermark support. If Android is your mobile platform of choice and you’d like to give these new features a spin, head on over to Google Play to claim your prize. iPhone owners, on the other hand, have a bit of a wait ahead of them. The update is still awaiting Apple’s approval before hitting the App Store.

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If you’re pumped up about the holidays as much as we are (it’s still October!) then you wont be surprised to see Google setting up shop in the Google Play store this early with Wishlists for apps, games, music, movies, and books. This bit if information comes from a quick scan through the next version of Google’s Google Play APK (version 3.9.16) which does indeed refer to wishlists in a big (or small, however you see the code, like the Matrix) way for consumers everywhere. This news comes right alongside Google ramping up efforts to keep their store free of malware.

The code scanning, done by Android Police, takes a look at Google’s next big wave of understanding in the app download arena. Google‘s efforts to keep their store free and open (relatively open, that is) has in some cases lead to there being less-than-pleasing apps appearing and causing havoc on users phones. This relatively rare occasion has prompted Google to set up a malware scanner for the very near future.

With a built-in malware scanner in the Google Play app store – for not just apps, but media of all sorts – we’ll be able to rest easier in the future with downloads from across the platform. This update sits on the Google Play software now, but will be activated only in the future when the software is complete and ready for action. It’s not often that code will be found in a version that’s already out that isn’t active already, but such is the situation here with Google’s most recent store.

The Google Play app store is just one part of the greater Google Play app, it being a store for your Android device that shows movies, TV shows, books, magazines, games, and apps of all kinds at once. You’re able to rent movies, buy movies and TV shows, and read ebooks and magazines from your Google-built reader apps. This new arena was made perfect over the past year by Google in their continued efforts to be self-sufficient on all smartphones and tablets, regardless of their manufacturer. Expect the updates above to take effect rather soon!

Google Play prepares for holidays with security and wishlists is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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While there might be trials for app purchases, there hasn’t really been any trial subscriptions which means that if you wanted to see if a digital magazine or newspaper is right for you, you will need to actually subscribe to find out – assuming the free version wasn’t enough to go by. Well the good news for users and digital content providers is that Google has announced that they have added the option for free trials for in-app subscriptions. (more…)

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If you’re a Google TV user, a new update is coming your way that will allow you to buy and rent movies, TV shows, and music from the Google Play store and play them immediately on your Google TV device. It’s hard to believe that Google is just now coming around to adding this to their Google TV platform, but users no longer have to wonder or complain.

Using Google TV, users will be able to browse different content and buy or rent movies and other media with a credit card directly on their TV device. You can also buy content on the web or on an Android device such as a smartphone or tablet, and have it waiting for you on your Google TV device. The update will also include subscription billing and smart app updates.

However, it seems you still can’t begin watching something on one device and resume it on another just yet. Google intends to include this feature at some point, but we have to say they’re a little behind on the times since a lot of services already include this feature like Netflix, and most cable providers.

Google says the Google TV update will start rolling out tonight and continue on over the next few weeks, so if you don’t see the update shortly, you’ll have to be patient while the update makes its way to you. We’re just glad to see Google making strides to continuously improve its Google TV platform. It the company keeps it up, Google TV might easily become one of the hottest TV devices yet.

Google TV adding Google Play movies, TV shows, and music is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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