Sorry but while I do write apps, I can't guess what prompted this question. I do know that some owners are upset at the app update frequency.
Here I'll restrict myself to just one tablet I keep on my desk. It seems that apps update daily. It's amusing to say the least given the few apps I installed. Google updates very often and even apps I didn't install get installed and updated. Google for example pushed out Photos and it was not stock on the Nexus 7.
So I see that too. Now if you were to ask me why, I'd send you to Google.
I am in need of a quick answer. I am in need of someone who understands Google Play a bit, and how updating an app works. So, an app updated to a current location, but the user states that they do not use that app and it is linked to their Google from years ago, however that app shows a current location and the user just recently moved. It doesn't seem feasible that apps would get updated especially if they are "not installed" on the phone?

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