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Does Android's SafetyNet actually make it safer for apps to run?

I currently have a complaint at kifid (instititute for complaints against financial service providers in the Netherlands) against Revolut because it doesn't work on degoogled phones. They claim it makes it more secure. Can anybody point me to a study or expert opinion on the security benefits of safetynet and how it protects...

Android developer verification: Early access starts now as we continue to build with your feedback ( android-developers.googleblog.com )

We recently announced new developer verification requirements, which serve as an additional layer of defense in our ongoing effort to keep Android users safe. We know that security works best when it accounts for the diverse ways people use our tools. This is why we announced this change early: to gather input and ensure our...

OnePlus will limit bootloader unlocking ( www.androidauthority.com )

“OnePlus has announced a new system that limits who can unlock the bootloader on their phones. Stating reasons such as “data security” and an enhanced “system stability” […]. OnePlus has introduced a new procedure where anyone wanting to unlock the bootloader on their devices must first fill out an online request...

I can't report this issue (some of the “developer options” are too useful to be in that menu)

The sites I know on the Internet are often bad in some regards. For example, they typically don't have the feature to reply to several items at once or, if it's a video site, watch the video on reverse to see where something is coming from. But perhaps the biggest issue is that I often find that there isn't any place to post...

what f-droid or droid-ify wallet should I use?

I just learned there's something called a 'wallet' I need to download to use public transportation where I live because I'm supposed to download the qr code there. I screenshot the qr code found in my profile but the company insisted per email I need to use a wallet, either google or apple (and this is android)....