Google play bans apps that sell substances harmful to health

Google Play has set out to introduce a multitude of improvements in 2019. The idea is that only quality apps are kept in the store. Therefore, it is now announced that those applications that sell substances that are harmful to health, will be banned and removed from the store. This is a new wave of changes in the app store, which follows the measures of the past weeks.

Google Play bans apps that sell substances harmful to health

In this case, the new measure focuses on those apps that recommend products whose health benefits have not been proven. Or those that recommend products that are just harmful.

More changes on Google Play

Google Play wants Android users to see a specialist, their doctor, before taking or trying any of these products. Since the benefits of them have not been proven. As a consequence of this new measure, several apps have already been removed in the store. Those that recommend ephedra, products with false or anabolic properties, among many others.

Although it is expected that in the coming weeks the number of applications removed will increase. The list of products or substances that should not be discussed in the store will also be expanded. It is also confirmed that those apps that benefit from a natural disaster or conflict are removed.

As you can see, many changes in Google Play, with which the application store seeks to provide a better service to users. Also protect them against some risks, since it is never known if a person with little knowledge could try any of these substances.

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