Android Authority

Android 16's enhanced Advanced Protection will let apps know when you're serious about security

The latest Android 16 beta has added an API that lets apps check if the user has enrolled in Advanced Protection. Advanced Protection is an enhanced security mode that beefs up account security, ...
9to5google

Android apps can now force Google Play download, effectively blocking sideloading

An updated API available to Android app developers can force users to download the app from Google Play, blocking the app from working if it is sideloaded. First announced at Google I/O 2024, the ...

Millions of Android users at risk due to Gemini integration bug – these apps could be affected

Google’s Gemini integration in Android apps exposes sensitive API keys in popular apps, potentially risking user data and ...
SecurityWeek

Google API Keys in Android Apps Expose Gemini Endpoints to Unauthorized Access

Threat actors can extract Google API keys embedded in Android applications to gain access to Gemini AI endpoints and ...
The Verge

Android 14 will make it easier for apps to support passkeys soon

Android apps are about to get better built-in passkey support. Google announced in a developer blog post last week that Credential Manager, a new Android-specific API for storing credentials like ...
techtimes

Android 16 Rumors: Google Set to Expand Bubbles API to All Apps—Game-Changer in Multitasking

Android 15 is on the cards, and with an official release approaching fast, we are already getting a peep at what to expect when Android 16 rolls in. One of the most thrilling things witnessed ...
Android Authority

Android 14's screenshot detection system is getting adopted by more apps

Android 14 introduced a new screenshot detection API that would let app developers easily detect when a user has taken a screenshot without building hacky workarounds. Apps have begun using the API, ...