Google bans apps that place ads on the lock screen

Google has started banning Google Play apps that inadvertently add ads to the Android device lock screen.

The practice, according to the company, runs counter to Google's new monetization and advertising policy :

"Apps can not display ads or features that generate revenue from a device's locked screen unless the app's sole purpose is to offer the lock screen service."

In this way, apps that provide features for the lock screen, which is their purpose, can still generate revenue from ads.

Google Search Engine Introduces Video Preview

Google is gradually releasing an update for its application on Android and Chrome for Android that can help a lot when searching for videos in the search engine.

When you are looking for a chocolate cake recipe, for example, several results appear on cards. This includes a preview of the recipe, a carousel with photos and another with videos, and it's in that last carousel that things have changed.

From today on the moment you view the video carousel, it will instantly begin to play (if you are using a Wi-Fi network connection).

Google believes that with this simple modification it will be easier for users to see what the video really addresses before you even run it.

It will be possible to disable the novelty and also enable it to work on mobile networks.

Google removes Gab from the Play Store, as it spreads HATE SPEECH

The week was marked by protests in Charlottesville, USA, by a group of white supremacists, in which a person died after a van ran over a group of people protesting against racism.

Yesterday, 17/08/2017, Sundar Pichai condemned the events in Charlottesville saying that "Charlottesville and Barcelona (attacked this week by terrorists) show the devastating consequences of hatred and extremism."

Charlottesville and Barcelona show the devastating consequences of hatred and extremism. Our thoughts are with the victims. pic.twitter.com/AMGhcWYi8e

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) August 17, 2017

And Google has removed a social network from the Play Store, Gab. The social network has been online since last year and has been used by people who have been banned from social networks like Twitter and Facebook for their far-right thoughts.

The reason for removing the app from the official Android store was that it violates the hate speech policy:

Breaking news: Google has removed Gab's Android app from the Google Play Store for "hate speech." pic.twitter.com/jPqeEx1ID1

— Gab (@getongab) August 17, 2017

Content is not allowed against groups of people based on racial or ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender, age, nationality, veteran status, or sexual orientation / identity.

What do you think about Google's decision?

Google will introduce new Android LIVE! during solar eclipse in the USA

On Monday, August 21, Google will unveil the Android Direct from NYC. The event will be broadcast live from 15:40 (Brasília time) and will have real-time coverage here of the blog.

"On August 21, a solar eclipse will sweep across the United States for the first time since 1918. Android will be helping you experience this historical natural phenomenon so you can learn more about eclipse and get to know the next release of the eclipse. Android, "Google has published.

An evidence found on Google+ points out that the Oreo, owned brand of Mondelez International, will probably be chosen the next generation of Google 's mobile platform.

If it depends on the image that the solar eclipse will create in the skies of the United States, the bet on Oreo can be really accurate.

Stay tuned here at GD to keep up with the news of Android 8.0!

Android Instant Apps now runs on 500 million devices

Google today announced that more than 500 million devices worldwide now support Instant Instant Apps technology.

"We look forward to announcing that 500 million Android users now have access to instant applications in countries where Google Play operates," the company said.

With Android Instant Apps, users can access URLs whose content opens directly within an Android application, even if the device does not have the program installed.

Among the companies that are already working with the novelty are: Vimeo, Jet, New York Times, Dotloop,

Onefootball and Realtor.com - which, according to Google, saw a significant increase in engagement, acquisition and retention.

Android Instant Apps works on Android 4.1 (or higher) and requires developers to make a small change to their apps.