…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
…the joke and rolled out a custom set of Android app icons sporting a similar disco ball theme. On X, Android ecosystem head Sameer Samat posted, “Your wish is our command. Disco…
…Another notable change in One UI 9 is the ability to automatically detect suspicious apps. The OS will warn users and prevent such apps from being installed or running. Galaxy S26 series…
…I have automated blinds, local-first security cameras, color-changing bulbs, motion sensors, AI integrations, and a thermostat that knows when I’m home before I even walk through the door. But…
…Google's release notes for the CP31.260423.012.A1 build highlight the following changes: Resolved an issue where the Terminal app fails to launch, resulting in an unresolvable error pop-up…
…It appears these changes were likely spotted by a developer digging under the hood of the app, so there’s no guarantee Google will roll them out to the average user. However…
…The company began allowing alternative app stores on iOS, allowing emulators on the App Store, and diluted its anti-steering rules for developers. There are more changes in the pipeline, with the…
…My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. I…
…Review the behavior changes to make sure your app is ready for Android 17, including background audio hardening and SMS OTP protection . Get ready to target Android 17 (API 37) with changes…
…developers be “more productive” and, ultimately, deliver “higher quality apps across the Android ecosystem.” More on Android: Google starts calling out Android apps that drain your battery before you download them AirDrop…
