Google has been testing a type of tag in the Play Store since late 2023 that would notify users. This feature shows the user that state-owned applications are real. were labels.

The tech giant finally started making these labels available today. The labels are currently available in countries such as the US, Canada, Germany, France, the UK and Japan. More than two thousand applications in 14 regions added. As far as Turkey is concerned, this is not yet the case did not come.

Users will be sure to stay away from fraudulent applications

Google’s main goal in introducing this label is to prevent users from stealing data or money. Avoiding apps that imitate government practices to ensure. We know that such events occur frequently all over the world, including in our country. People may confuse fake sites or applications with a government agency and lose their money to fraudsters.

From the screenshots above we can see what the label will look like. The company added a note to the application page. government license plate brought it. When you press it, it says that it is an official application approved by Play. You can also see it in the search results at the bottom of the application. This way, your chances of downloading fake apps are minimized.

It is not clear when the feature will be available in Turkey. However, we can say that it can be very useful when it arrives. Google already tried to prevent applications claiming to be a state-owned company. However, these tags will certainly further increase the security of users.