Google, the technology giant founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin just over 20 years ago has banned cryptocurrency mining apps from Android play store. The company specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, hardware and much more.
The company has updated the Play Store policy, the internet giant included a new section on Cryptocurrencies –:
We don’t allow apps that mine cryptocurrency on devices. We permit apps that remotely manage the mining of cryptocurrency.
In the month of June, Apple also cracked down on cryptocurrency mining apps on its devices. During Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple had released new App Store guidelines that ban cryptocurrency mining on both iOS devices and Mac. Crypto-mining apps make phone vulnerable and the malware is responsible for the damage to other resources like the battery and much more.
Cryptocurrency mining is an activity in which transactions for different types of cryptocurrency are authenticated and added to the blockchain digital ledger. Crypto mining requires a specific program, which allows miners engage with their peers in deciphering complicated mathematical queries. This activity requires huge computer resources. With this policy move, Google wants to make sure that programmers don’t inappropriately use the phone’s power to create and use excessive heat or put pressure on the device’s resources.
Google has also cracked down on Impersonation and Intellectual Property. It further said that,
We don’t allow apps that use another app or entity’s brand, title, logo, or name in a manner that may result in misleading users. Don’t try to imply an endorsement or relationship with another entity where none exists. Impersonation can occur even if there isn’t an intent to deceive, so please be careful when referencing any brands that do not belong to you. This applies even if that brand doesn’t yet have a presence on Google Play.
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