No, Google isn’t a malware application you should delete from your smartphone


Don’t uninstall the Google application from your smartphone if you get this message. — AFP Relaxnews

If you've recently received a warning message on your smartphone screen inviting you to uninstall the Google application because it's dangerous, then don't panic, it's just a bug, and fortunately it's easy to fix.

"Google appears to be malware and poses a high risk. Immediate uninstallation is advised." This message, if it appears on your Android smartphone, should not to be taken seriously. In fact, it's the result of a bug that can be easily corrected once the warning has been ignored.

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