Google is taking the stress out of sideloading apps on Android phones with a new feature rolling out to Google Play Store.

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Google announced and launched Play Protect, its shield against Android malware, back in 2017. The app not only scans for malware within sideloaded apps, it also consistently keeps track of official Play Store applications, ensuring malware masquerading as 'safe' apps can't creep through.

Google Play Games lets you play Android titles on PC, but the search giant is now turning it into a Steam rival by offering PC games too.

The Pause option ensures Play Protect reactivates automatically, reducing exposure to malware and security vulnerabilities.

What a week for Play Store. Google has been busy with its delete button, with multiple threats sneaking their way inside Android’s best secured app vault. Not a good look. And all this has come hot on the tail of the latest warning that Android is under attack.