Why I Don't Blindly Trust Google's 'Verified' Badge When Shopping for VPNs ...

In an effort to help users identify trusted VPN apps, Google has launched a new Verified Badge for VPNs available on Google Play. This badge, announced in a recent blog post, is designed to provide an ...

Google is rolling out the new Google Verified badge in October 2025 for Local Services Ads. The update replaces multiple trust signals, including Google Guaranteed and Google Screened, with one ...

There are a lot of VPNs to pick from in the Google Play Store, but not all are trustworthy. Rather than risking your data, ...