In the never-ending battle of iOS versus Android, one of the biggest marks against Google is that its Play store isn't regulated enough for the novice smartphone user. For every golden application, there's at least three unsafe or unreliable ones that can be installed without the user being aware of what they were getting into.
To help combat this image and make the Play store a pleasurable experience for all, Google has instituted a set of newly revamped Developer content policies. These are new terms for app developers to abide by, and they're designed to help filter out those that are offensive or intrusive to the Android operating system. The new policies, coupled with the added security measures in Android 4.2 and transparent app permissions, should help Google ensure that its Play store isn't just a huge digital minefield.
A better policy with new protections
Google explicitly states it no longer allows certain content to be made available in its Play store. Developers are barred from including any offensive content in their applications, like sexually explicit material, or content that advocates for violence, bullying, or hate speech. Google won't allow any app that positively reinforces online gambling for cash or other illegal activities, and it's also prohibited "unauthorized publishing or disclosure of people's private and confidential information."
These doesn't just apply to apps, however. Google writes:
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