Google releases Play Store branding for approved government applications

One of the main issues facing the present digital era has been resolved by Google. The business is now releasing labels on the Play Store to distinguish genuine government apps from counterfeit ones after months of testing. Users may avoid fraudulent applications that pose as legitimate and steal their personal information and money by using the labels, which identify authentic state and federal government apps.

The labels are accessible in over 14 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, the United States, Brazil, Indonesia, India, and Mexico. They are not just available in India. Over 2,000 applications are now covered by these designations. When it introduced new guidelines for app developers in November of last year, the firm first hinted at the labels.

On the official applications, users will now see a new label called “Government.” A pop-up window titled “Play verified this app is affiliated with a government entity” appears when you click these labels. Additionally, these labels appear in lists similar to the “Top Charts” for applications.

Google has said that it has worked with developers and governments to provide badges for approved applications. Google is dealing with a problem in India where a lot of phony government applications that are meant to trick users are showing up on the Play Store. According to Google, its Play Store standards prohibit applications that provide incorrect information about themselves, their icons, or their screenshots, especially if they seem to be certified apps. Google’s policies define misleading behavior, and one of the most prevalent infractions is when an app fraudulently claims to be affiliated with a government body or provides government services without the necessary authority.

Google is currently creating “Audio Emojis,” a new class of emojis that will enhance interactions with sound effects. The Google Phone app will soon get an update that will include these emoticons. 9to5Google found the function during beta testing. Six distinct noises will be available as audio emojis, which both parties may hear during a conversation. Clapping (applause), laughing, pooping, party crying (trombone), and stuttering (Ba Dum Tss) are some examples of these noises.