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...
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 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...
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...
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)....
Every month l download my income expense statement from my wallet app, which l read using my Google Drive PDF Viewer. However, this time no matter which PDF Viewer l use, the result is the same : the file is corrupted or in an unsuitable format....
Google released a new version of its design system, a kind of extension kit, in alpha version: Material 3 Expressive, more energetic, positive and expressive....
While discussing adaptive Android apps during its Developer Keynote, Google confirmed that it has been working with Samsung to upgrade Android’s desktop windowing capabilities. The company explains:...
Google confirms 'high-friction' sideloading flow is coming to Android ( www.androidauthority.com )
Installing Android on the Nintendo Switch ( blog.omgmog.net )
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.bestiver.se/post/869707...
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...
Disable cellbroadcastreceiver.module
Hi everyone....
Google won’t have to sell Chrome or Android, but has to share Search data: antitrust ruling ( 9to5google.com )
A federal judge today announced what remedies Google faces after the company was found to have a monopoly in online search....
Pixel 6a battery replacement
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nix-on-droid: Nix-enabled environment for your Android device - GitHub ( github.com )
cross-posted from:...
Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities ( www.androidauthority.com )
Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store....
Your Pixel 10 will let you make WhatsApp calls without cell service ( www.androidauthority.com )
Pixel 10 devices will support WhatsApp voice and video calls over satellite starting August 28....
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...
Comparison of Android-based Operating Systems ( eylenburg.github.io )
With some notes about privacy, security and Google services
Open source app for removing metadata from images before opening
Any good, reliable ones out there?
Google confirms it's 'combining' Chrome OS and Android into a single platform ( www.androidauthority.com )
A Google executive has reportedly confirmed that the company will combine Chrome OS and Android into a single platform....
Announcing the Android Workgroup ( forums.swift.org )
The main goal of the Android workgroup is to add and maintain Android as an officially supported platform for the Swift language....
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)....
AOSP isn't dead, but Google just landed a huge blow to custom ROM developers ( www.androidauthority.com )
Jokes and Humour in the public Android API ( voxelmanip.se )
Android 16's Desktop Mode transforms your Pixel phone into a PC, and here's how you can try it now ( www.androidauthority.com )
The desktop mode experience requires a Pixel 8 or newer, the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, and an external display.
Android 16's Desktop Mode transforms your Pixel phone into a PC, and here's how you can try it now ( www.androidauthority.com )
The desktop mode experience requires a Pixel 8 or newer, the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, and an external display.
Google says Android Open Source Project not being ‘discontinued’ amidst Pixel change impacting custom ROMs ( 9to5google.com )
I'm facing problem in reading a downloaded pdf file on my android phone.
Every month l download my income expense statement from my wallet app, which l read using my Google Drive PDF Viewer. However, this time no matter which PDF Viewer l use, the result is the same : the file is corrupted or in an unsuitable format....
Welcome to Material 3 Expressive (alpha) ( m3.material.io )
Google released a new version of its design system, a kind of extension kit, in alpha version: Material 3 Expressive, more energetic, positive and expressive....
Google says Android 16's new desktop mode builds on 'the foundation of Samsung DeX' ( 9to5google.com )
While discussing adaptive Android apps during its Developer Keynote, Google confirmed that it has been working with Samsung to upgrade Android’s desktop windowing capabilities. The company explains:...