Play Google tightens rules against spam

Well done, Google ! I have long defended tooth and nail this kind of decision to put more control over the applications that are uploaded to an official store, and it seems that Google has now come to its senses, taking a decision entirely in favor of improving the user experience .

And is that the permissiveness of the Android store that gave rise to applications that did not provide any value to users and all they did was disturbing in many cases saw the light in the store pages that users visit, leading to discharge. Applications solely dedicated to spam, or WebViews pointing to external sites are now banned under the new conditions of publication of the store. In fact, it has sent an email to developers, warning of changing conditions and asking them to bring their creations to the same within a maximum period of 30 calendar days. The new conditions are subject to the prohibitions include applications such as:

• It may have applications that are a webview to external sites. Example: Santander unofficial applications that carry only bsan.mobi.
• You may not advertise in the phone's notification bar.
• You may not use logos or names similar to popular applications. (Case false Infinity Blade II Play with 1000 downloads Google, 2.5 stars).
• You may not modify the user's bookmarks to place advertising or links to pages in the application.
• No shortcuts on the home to show ads.
• All payments must be made ​​applications through Google Play.

No doubt a big change that will drive application quality rather than quantity of them. Nothing good is to have 600,000 applications that features 90 half. Very good move, Google.