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Google's Updated Play Protect Feature: Real-Time Scanning for Malware
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Google has updated its Play Protect feature to include real-time scanning of apps for malware, potentially conflicting with an antitrust regulator's order. The feature analyzes the code of an app and sends it to Google's servers to identify malicious code, increasing security for users. However, developers may argue that the additional steps involved in sideloading make it unattractive.
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