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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 ...

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 ...
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This Android API can block you from sideloading apps

One of the key features of Android is the freedom to install apps from any source. You can do so via the Play Store, alternative app stores, or APK files. However ...
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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 ...
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 17: Every new feature discovered so far

Google has made several major changes to the Android development cycle in recent years, and as a result, newer versions now ...
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New Google Play API Gives Devs The Power To Block Sideloading

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. One of the things ...