Google finally removed a terrorist application created by the Taliban Islamic extremist group, which had been uploaded by that organization to the portal Google Play, which is used to download the latest tools available in the Android system.
a Google spokesman confirmed yesterday removal of the application or “app,” without specifying particular details on the application.
“While we do not comment on specific applications, we can confirm that our policies they are designed to provide a great experience for users and developers. That’s why we remove apps from Google Play that violate these policies.
The existence in Google Play the Taliban application was first reported by SITE, an organization dedicated to tracking Internet activity of terrorist organizations.
according to company representatives, policy development Google prohibit applications that promote hate speech, violence and illegal activities.
the application was written in the Iranian language Pashto and according with the media about technology news Mashable, contained videos and group messages to promote their terrorist propaganda and get recruits
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Initially Google failed to detect the application, despite having implemented last year a new review process for the Android system last year, which requires that new applications undergo a approval process before being published in the online store Google.
before this process, Google only reviewing software that were already published if you were reported by content that violates its policies, according to Mashable.
Google has said its new review process is based on a hybrid system, with a team of human experts and automated algorithms.
usually applications are approved within hours, to Unlike the Apple review process, which can last several days or weeks ornot, which experts say indicates that Google still needs to improve its system to more efficiently detect terrorist content applications.
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