Here's how Android 17 is keeping your contacts private

Android 17's rumored Contact Picker is now official, and Google is pulling the curtain back on how it'll work to protect your ...
The Hacker News

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Android 17 blocks non-accessibility apps from the Accessibility API in Advanced Protection Mode, reducing malware abuse and ...
Security Boulevard

Google cracks down on Android apps abusing accessibility

Google just dropped a bombshell for app developers with the latest version of its Android mobile operating system. The company can now prevent apps from installing if they try to use the system’s ...
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 ...

Android 17 will protect you from apps that deceptively gain accessibility permissions

The move could impact some popular apps ...
Android

Android WebView Media Integrity API cracks down on ad-free YouTube

In a bid to stop ad-blocking on modified ad-free YouTube apps, Google is introducing the Android WebView Media Integrity API. This is simply an API that helps websites check the authenticity of ...