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Smartphone screen displays Google Play app with a list of apps, one featuring a generic cityscape, on a cluttered desk.

Google Play Exposed to Deceptive App Abuse

A sneaky app, "Vice Streets: Open World", racked up over 1 million downloads on Google Play without a single public review or rating, taking advantage of the platform's Early Access feature. This feature, meant to help developers gather feedback, can also shield them from criticism - and warn signs - that might scare off users.

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