Nov 14, 2023 07:00:00

Google tightens Play Store rules and requires developers to test apps with at least 20 users for at least two weeks before release

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Yuri Samoilov

In order to strengthen the protection of Google Play Store users, Google has announced that it will require individual app developers to 'test their apps with at least 20 people for at least two weeks before publishing.' announced that it would be mandatory.

Android Developers Blog: Ensuring high-quality apps on Google Play
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2023/11/ensuring-high-quality-apps-on-google-play.html

Google Play tightens up rules for Android app developers to require testing, increased app review | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/09/google-play-tightens-up-rules-for-android-app-developers-to-require-testing-increased-app-review/

According to Google, using Google's testing tools can triple app installs and user engagement on average. This is not because ``using a testing tool triples the cost'', but rather because developers who use testing tools are more likely to develop high-quality apps and have higher reliability.

Google now requires new developers with personal, non-corporate accounts to test their apps with at least 20 people for at least two weeks before publishing them in production. This requirement will be implemented in the Google Play Console soon.

Google also says it will spend more time evaluating new apps to ensure they comply with its policies and do not deceive users, potentially making further investments in app reviews. suggested sex.

According to TechCrunch, an IT news site, fraudulent apps that offer loans and incur large amounts of debt are particularly prevalent in India, which is a problem because Android is the mainstream platform in India. thing. Google is considering removing these apps from the Google Play Store, and with this change in app review, apps that require specific device permissions or apps aimed at children may take longer to be reviewed. It says that there is a sex.

Google has set a deadline for completing policy verification for personal accounts, and says it can now set a deadline by February 29, 2024. In addition, for official apps distributed by the government and local governments, it is said that an official badge setting will be added to enable identification.

by Tony Webster