Today, Google announced the rollout of a Google Play VPN badge system, a simple way to check the integrity of a VPN app. Strangely, this is now the third time Google has announced this.

Google unveiled a badge system on the Google Play Store to improve user trust and app transparency. This initiative initially ...

In an effort to help users identify trusted VPN apps, Google has launched a new Verified Badge for VPNs available on Google ...

This new Verified badge on Google Play for VPN apps is a sign that a developer has gone “above and beyond” to protect you, the user. At least that’s what Google says it means. In order for a ...

Over 15 free VPN apps on Google Play were found using a malicious software development kit that turned Android devices into unwitting residential proxies, likely used for cybercrime and shopping bots.

Google has updated the Play Store to show badges on verified VPN apps. These badges are a sign that the app has gone through an independent security review. Google first announced these badges in ...

VPNs must also have at least 10,000 installs and 250 reviews, and have been published on the Google Play store for at least 90 days. In addition to this, the VPN must submit a Data Safety ...

Google Play, Android's official app store, is now tagging VPN apps with an 'independent security reviews' badge if they conducted an independent security audit of their software and platform.

Pixel 7/Pro, 7a, and Fold owners no longer need Android 14 QPR3 to get the rebranded built-in VPN. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Google has added new badges to some VPN apps on the Google Play Store to show you which apps have undergone an extra safety review. The badge is displayed toward the bottom of a VPN app's ...

After introducing a “Government” badge last year, the Google Play Store is adding one called “Verified” for consumer-facing VPN apps. Google Play already highlights VPNs that have an ...