News On App Stores, November  2022

App Store 

Apple may keep track of everything you tap while browsing the App Store

Apple has always stood for privacy while the company has never liked the idea of having advertisements on its platforms. But as the App Store is now getting new ad placements, some people have become concerned about how the company’s policies may change.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Mac

Google Play Store 

Google Play Store tests showing apps in search over history

Google is now testing surfacing apps directly in Play Store search. This is an “organic discovery feature” and apps that appear there have “major updates, ongoing events, or offers that users may be interested in”.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google

Google Play Store opens voting for 2022’s best new Android app and game

Google has now opened Users’ Choice voting on the Play Store for the  best new Android app and game. It starts with Users’ Choice App and there are nine nominees.

Full content and details (external sources): 9to5Google

Huawei App Gallery

Huawei AppGallery crossed 580 million users with over 220,000 HMS apps

During HDC.Europe, Huawei announced new progress of AppGallery, which has now surpassed 580 million monthly active (MAU) users. 

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral

Download Huawei AppGallery App (12.6.1.303)

Huawei is rolling out AppGallery 12.6.1.303, which brings important bug fixes for known issues. 

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral

Meet Huawei AppGallery sister – M Store

Huawei AppGallery is marching forward with new features for smartphone owners in both EMUI and HarmonyOS ecosystems. However, we recently discovered that Huawei AppGallery has a sister named, M Store.

Full content and details (external sources): HuaweiCentral