Android 17 Beta 2 adds EyeDropper APIs, a 3-hour OTP security delay, and system-wide chat bubbles. Test SDK 37 before the ...

Tied no doubt to today's AppFunctions announcement, Google has also delivered Android 17 Beta 2 to developers.

As for the mobile update, Android 17 Beta 2 is adding a few building blocks for developers. The new tools are privacy-focused, just like the photo picker that limits access to only selected photos.

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 ...

Android 17 Beta 2 introduces Bubbles, a floating window interface for phones, tablets, and foldable devices. Users can create a bubble by long-pressing an app icon. On larger screens, a bubble bar in ...

You may be wondering why Android 17 Beta is already here without several Android 17 Developer Preview builds before it? The ...

Google also says Android 17 Beta 1 debuts new performance optimizations with better management of system resources. The OS ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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Google's Advanced Protection Mode may soon restrict apps using accessibility APIs to enhance security for high-risk Android users.