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, ...
Android Authority

Android 16 could let apps show Dynamic Island-like notifications

Google may introduce a new API that lets apps create Rich Ongoing Notifications in Android 16. Rich Ongoing Notifications will appear as chips in the status bar. The feature seems somewhat like ...
Android Police

Apps can now see when Android 16's high-security mode is enabled and react accordingly

Dua Rashid has been working as a consumer tech journalist since 2020. She's worked for a bunch of tech publications, including Gizmodo, IGN, PCMag, BuySide from WSJ, Digital Trends, and TechRadar, ...

Android 17 Beta 2 Launch: Bubbles Windowing Mode, EyeDropper API, and Connectivity Enhancements

Google released Android 17 Beta 2, advancing system APIs and developer tools ahead of the stable release expected later this ...
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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 ...

Android 17 Beta 2 update brings floating UI Bubbles, EyeDropper API, and more

Android 17 Beta 2 introduces Bubbles, a floating window interface for phones, tablets, and foldable devices. Users can create a bubble by long-pressing an app icon. On larger screens, a bubble bar in ...

Android Studio Panda 2: AI agent creates new Android apps

The AI agent in Android Studio can now create complete new applications. The AI should also be able to handle the dependency management of existing apps.