Google has announced a new policy and features for the Play Store that is expected to bar any existing Android App that is out of date and ensure the security and privacy of its users.
All apps in the Store must target an API level within two years of the latest major Android release, or they won't be available for discovery or installation, Google announced on its Android Developer blog.
Google said that the new policy will take effect on November 1, 2022, and the purpose of the new policy is to "protect users from installing older apps that may not have these protections in place."
"In addition to the Google Play features and policies that are central to providing a safe experience for users, each Android OS update brings privacy, security, and user experience improvements.
"To ensure users realize the full benefits of these advances—and to maintain the trusted experience people expect on Google Play—we collaborate with developers to ensure their apps work seamlessly on newer Android versions," Google said.
Google added that it will continue to "share updates about this important work that will help raise the bar for app privacy and security across the board, making Google Play and Android a safer place for everyone."
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