Google Play Store is rolling out a new badge for government-made apps

Google Play Store is introducing a new badge specifically for apps developed by state and federal governments to ensure users can easily identify official apps. This feature, which starts today, will initially cover over 3,000 apps from 12 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. The badge, depicting a government building, aims to help users distinguish legitimate government apps, enhancing trust and security on the platform.