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Android finally checks sideloaded apps for malware before installs

Ryan Daws — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:12:38 +0000

In response to growing cyber threats, Google has introduced an update to bolster Android security. This enhancement focuses on strengthening malware detection before app installations, ensuring a safer Android ecosystem. With this update, Google Play Protect now conducts real-time scans at the code-level during the app installation process: By providing users with immediate feedback about... Read more »

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Mozilla is launching Android support for Firefox extensions

Ryan Daws — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:08:48 +0000

Mozilla has announced its plans to introduce an open ecosystem of extensions for Firefox on Android, offering a range of possibilities for developers to optimise their desktop extensions for mobile usage. The exact launch date is set to be revealed in early September, with expectations of the rollout occurring before the close of this year.... Read more »

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Play Store loses over 260K apps following Google’s quality push

Ryan Daws — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:25:22 +0000

Android’s app ecosystem has experienced a significant decline in the number of available apps in recent years, according to data from Statista and AppBrain. Three years ago, Android users had 295 million apps to choose from. However, by the end of 2021, that number had dropped drastically to 2.7 million, and the decline continued. In... Read more »

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Google Play now supports Web3 experiences

Ryan Daws — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:26:48 +0000

Google Play is updating its policies to support “blockchain-based experiences” in recognition of Web3’s potential. “As a platform, we always want to help developers bring innovative ideas to life. Google Play hosts a variety of blockchain-related apps, and we know that our partners are excited to expand on these offerings to create more engaging and... Read more »

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Japan sets its sights on mobile app store monopolies

Ryan Daws — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:57:47 +0000

Japan has joined the growing list of nations pushing for reforms in the mobile ecosystem. The Japanese government recently held its seventh Digital Market Competition Conference, during which a ‘Competitive Evaluation of Mobile Ecosystems’ report was presented. This report highlighted the critical role mobile ecosystems play in today’s digital landscape and emphasised the need for... Read more »

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Google proposes allowing Android developers to use alternative billing systems

Ryan Daws — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:06:32 +0000

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has invited developers and interested parties to respond to Google’s proposal to allow Android developers to use alternative billing systems. “Google’s complete control over in-app payments raised concerns this unfairly restricted app developers – by forcing them to use Google Play’s billing system – putting distance between them... Read more »

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Google wants developers to bring their IoT apps to cars

Ryan Daws — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:56:05 +0000

Google is making it easier for developers to bring their Internet of Things (IoT) apps to cars. Developers can begin building their IoT apps for cars using driving-optimised templates from the ‘Android for Cars App Library’. The Automotive OS emulator for Android Automotive OS and the DHU for Android Auto simplifies testing apps for this... Read more »

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Microsoft intends to launch a mobile app store

Ryan Daws — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:15:32 +0000

Microsoft is planning to launch a mobile app store that will compete against the App Store and Play Store. According to Microsoft’s Xbox head Phil Spencer, Microsoft will take advantage of an upcoming EU law that will break up the monopoly held by the two major smartphone platform holders. “We want to be in a... Read more »

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Google offers ML-powered translation for Android apps

Ryan Daws — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:09:32 +0000

Google has announced that it will offer free machine-learning translation for Android apps. The service will enable developers to bring their apps to as many people as possible, without incurring significant additional costs. At launch, seven languages are supported: Google Translate’s transformer-based language models will be used for accurate translation into the supported languages. Developers... Read more »

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App Bundles will help trim Google TV apps

Ryan Daws — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:05:49 +0000

While it’s that time of year when most of us will put on some weight, Google is putting apps for its TV platforms on a diet. Google has announced that apps for Google TV and Android TV will require the use of Android App Bundles (AABs) by May 2023. App Bundles were introduced to Android... Read more »

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