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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 ...
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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 ...
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5 Practical Gemini AI API Use Cases for Developers by Google

What if you could transform mountains of unstructured data into actionable insights, build voice-controlled apps that feel like science fiction, or create interactive dashboards that captivate ...
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

Google to require all Android 16 phones to use the Vulcan API

Summary: Android 16 will require devices to support Vulcan’s new Host Image Copy feature. This will improve gaming and 3D graphics performance, and reduce stuttering. It’s not hard to see why; this ...