Android Authority

It's back to the fake nose and wig as Google bans fake ID apps

Google has banned fake ID generator apps from the Play Store. The company made the announcement via an update on its Developer Policy Center. A cursory search of the Play Store reveals a ton of ...
Android

Age Check Hits Play Store: You Might Need an ID to Download Some Apps

Google is rolling out an age verification system on the Play Store that requires users to prove they are 18 or older before downloading certain apps. While it’s ...
Pocket-lint

You might need your ID the next time you want to download an app from Google Play

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Android Police

Google bans fake ID apps from the Play Store

Ryan is a tech/science writer, skeptic, lover of all things electronic, and Android fan. In his spare time he reads golden-age sci-fi and sleeps, but rarely at the same time. His wife tolerates him as ...
Android Authority

Google starts rolling out YouTube-style age checks for Play Store

Google has reportedly started rolling out its new age verification requirements for the Play Store. Failure to prove you are 18 or older could lead to disruptions in ...