Google ditches the Play Store's easy 'Share apps'

Google ditches the Play Store's easy 'Share apps' in new System version
The company unveiled "Share apps" in the Play Store in 2021 and it arrived as an easy, streamlined version of Android's Nearby Share. Google also rebranded Nearby Share to "Quick Share" earlier in 2024, pushing it closer to a true Apple AirDrop rival.
New Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Update These Apps
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Google Play Store Tips: Google Play Store can tell you if your phone has a virus or not, know-how..
Google Play Protect is a security service provided by Google to ensure the safety of apps on the device in Android phones. It regularly scans the apps installed on your device and alerts you by identifying potentially dangerous apps.
Google puts an end to app sharing in the Play Store
Google is retiring the feature that allows Android users to share apps with others using the Play Store and Quick Share.
Google Play Store removing peer-to-peer app ‘Share’ functionality
The Google Play Store has a Nearby Share-powered method for sending apps on your device to others, but this is now going
Google will soon retire this handy Play Store feature
Google is discontinuing the app sharing feature in the Play Store, which enabled users to send and receive apps via Quick Share.
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Google wants to prevent you from downloading poor quality Play Store apps
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