Google Play will now display verification badges on approved VPNs as a way to “highlight apps that prioritize user privacy and safety,” the company announced on Tuesday. The new badge will appear on a VPN app’s details page and within search results,

Google has already announced a security-checking Google Play VPN badge system two times now, but it's here to announce it again.

Google Play is rolling out "Verified" badges for select VPN apps to make it easier for users to find trust services. Apps with the badge prioritize user

The company has been pushing for more commitment toward user data safety and security ever since it tightened its ruleset. Google started clamping down on low-quality apps in the

Over the last day, Android phones and tablets have encountered a ‘Google Play Store keeps stopping’ error message. That system warning usually appears when Android apps crash. However, Google Play is working normally as far as we can tell. There’s no impact to browsing, downloading, or updating apps outside of the message.

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