# 5 Signs An Android App Might Be Fake - SlashGear

> 5 Signs An Android App Might Be Fake When an Android developer publishes an app on the Google Play Store, it has to pass a series of automated tests that check the app for policy violations, copyright infringement, and…

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- **Published:** 2026-10-02
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #android
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