Google Play Store adds special label for official government apps

Google has added a label to government apps available in the Play Store. Now, programs in app stores have a “Government” icon so users can more easily identify official apps.

In addition to making it faster to find the apps you need, the Google tag also gives you greater security and confidence when downloading. More than 2,000 applications have been verified so far, including those from the Brazilian government.

In addition to Brazil, software from governments in Australia, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, the United States, Indonesia, India, and Mexico is also included.

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Users of devices with Android operating system will see a pop-up message when they click on the label. Google’s message states, “Play has confirmed that this app is affiliated with a government agency.”

Big tech has also placed government programs on its “Best Practices” list. The update to the app store was made by the company in partnership with governments and software developers.

Check out the list of Brazilian government apps tagged on the Play Store:

• gov.br;
• e-Title;
• e-Process;
• MEI;
• Single Record;
• Secure mobile phone;
• Digital Work Card;
• Digital Traffic Card;
• My INSS;
• My digital SUS;
• My Income Tax;
• IRS.

The Brazilian government also has other applications that all citizens can benefit from. Organizations such as Anatel, Aneel, ANTT, ANS and Inmet have programs for mobile phones in both Android and iOS stores.