Google will now show labels in Play Store to denote official government apps

Google has introduced a new feature in the Play Store that labels official state and federal government apps across 14 countries, including the US, UK, and India. This initiative aims to help users distinguish authentic apps from fraudulent ones that mimic government services to steal data or money. The label, displayed as a "Government" badge, verifies the app's legitimacy and appears in various listings like "Top Charts." Google collaborated with government bodies and their developers to implement this feature, enhancing user safety and authenticity verification on the platform.