The Amazon Appstore for Android devices will be discontinued on August 20, 2025
(amazon.com)
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Murena now sells a 'deGoogled' Pixel Tablet
(techcrunch.com)
Murena, the French privacy firm that’s forked Android to deliver so-called deGoogled smartphones, has repeated the trick with a tablet. So if you’re keen to get your hands on a shiny Pixel Tablet — but without the usual bundle of Google apps and services — Murena has you covered.
Murena, the French privacy firm that’s forked Android to deliver so-called deGoogled smartphones, has repeated the trick with a tablet. So if you’re keen to get your hands on a shiny Pixel Tablet — but without the usual bundle of Google apps and services — Murena has you covered.
Google's new self-installed Android app warns you about nude images in Messages
(androidauthority.com)
Google is rolling out a new Android System SafetyCore app that’ll power Sensitive Content Warnings in Google Messages.
Google is rolling out a new Android System SafetyCore app that’ll power Sensitive Content Warnings in Google Messages.
Android 16 will fight scammers by blocking certain features during phone calls
(androidauthority.com)
To combat these scammers, Google is working on a new security feature for Android 16 that blocks you from changing certain sensitive settings during phone calls.
To combat these scammers, Google is working on a new security feature for Android 16 that blocks you from changing certain sensitive settings during phone calls.
Google Confirms Android XR Allows Passthrough Camera Access
(roadtovr.com)
Developers of mixed reality games have been clamoring for passthrough camera access on Quest for a while now, something now-departed Meta VP of XR Mark Rabkin said would come with the release of a new camera Passthrough API sometime in early 2025. Now, Google has confirmed that Android XR includes access to passthrough cameras, letting developers fine tune their mixed reality experiences from the get-go.
Developers of mixed reality games have been clamoring for passthrough camera access on Quest for a while now, something now-departed Meta VP of XR Mark Rabkin said would come with the release of a new camera Passthrough API sometime in early 2025. Now, Google has confirmed that Android XR includes access to passthrough cameras, letting developers fine tune their mixed reality experiences from the get-go.
The Apple TV app is now available on Android
(apple.com)
Android users can now download the Apple TV app from Google Play, offering access to Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass.
Android users can now download the Apple TV app from Google Play, offering access to Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass.
Researchers find screenshot-reading OCR malware on App Store and Google Play
(engadget.com)
Researchers from Kaspersky have identified malware being distributed within apps on both Android and iOS mobile storefronts.
Researchers from Kaspersky have identified malware being distributed within apps on both Android and iOS mobile storefronts.
Show HN: A simple Hackernews client for iOS and Android
(github.com/EmergeTools)
Welcome to the Emerge Tools Hacker News repo!
Welcome to the Emerge Tools Hacker News repo!
Google Play adding permissions we don't use, then failing us for lacking reason
(ycombinator.com)
We have 10 learning apps that have been in mobile stores for over 12 years and make 7 figure revenue yearly (we are legit, though not Epic). They are all the same code base and utilize the same permissions etc, just vertical specific assets and content.
We have 10 learning apps that have been in mobile stores for over 12 years and make 7 figure revenue yearly (we are legit, though not Epic). They are all the same code base and utilize the same permissions etc, just vertical specific assets and content.
Android XR will allow camera access like on the phone
(skarredghost.com)
Passthrough camera access is a hot topic in the XR community right now and while the positions of Meta, Apple, and Pico are known, everyone is wondering what Google will do with Android XR. After I’ve spoken directly with the company, I can tell you that they will offer a solution similar to the one on the phone. Keep reading to discover more!
Passthrough camera access is a hot topic in the XR community right now and while the positions of Meta, Apple, and Pico are known, everyone is wondering what Google will do with Android XR. After I’ve spoken directly with the company, I can tell you that they will offer a solution similar to the one on the phone. Keep reading to discover more!
OCR Crypto Stealers in Google Play and App Store
(securelist.com)
In March 2023, researchers at ESET discovered malware implants embedded into various messaging app mods. Some of these scanned users’ image galleries in search of crypto wallet access recovery phrases. The search employed an OCR model which selected images on the victim’s device to exfiltrate and send to the C2 server. The campaign, which targeted Android and Windows users, saw the malware spread through unofficial sources.
In March 2023, researchers at ESET discovered malware implants embedded into various messaging app mods. Some of these scanned users’ image galleries in search of crypto wallet access recovery phrases. The search employed an OCR model which selected images on the victim’s device to exfiltrate and send to the C2 server. The campaign, which targeted Android and Windows users, saw the malware spread through unofficial sources.
F-Droid Awarded Open Technology Fund's FOSS Sustainability Grant
(f-droid.org)
We are excited to announce that F-Droid has been awarded $396,044 from the Open Technology Fund’s FOSS Sustainability Fund.
We are excited to announce that F-Droid has been awarded $396,044 from the Open Technology Fund’s FOSS Sustainability Fund.
Google Offering Buyouts for Android and Pixel Employees
(techcrunch.com)
Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.”
Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.”
Google removed 2.36M apps from Google Play using AI threat detection
(googleblog.com)
Android and Google Play comprise a vibrant ecosystem with billions of users around the globe and millions of helpful apps. Keeping this ecosystem safe for users and developers remains our top priority.
Android and Google Play comprise a vibrant ecosystem with billions of users around the globe and millions of helpful apps. Keeping this ecosystem safe for users and developers remains our top priority.
Waydroid – Android in a Linux container
(waydro.id)
Waydroid brings all the apps you love, right to your desktop, working side by side your Linux applications.
Waydroid brings all the apps you love, right to your desktop, working side by side your Linux applications.
Android 16's Linux Terminal will soon let you run graphical apps...we ran Doom
(androidauthority.com)
Google has made significant improvements to Android 16’s Linux Terminal app, so we took it for another spin.
Google has made significant improvements to Android 16’s Linux Terminal app, so we took it for another spin.
Google offering 'voluntary exit' for employees working on Pixel, Android
(9to5google.com)
Last year, the teams responsible for Pixel hardware and Android software were merged into one division, and Google today announced a “voluntary exit program” for employees working in the Platforms & Devices group.
Last year, the teams responsible for Pixel hardware and Android software were merged into one division, and Google today announced a “voluntary exit program” for employees working in the Platforms & Devices group.
Google will factory reset your Pixel 4a, unless updated with "battery of death"
(reddit.com)
ATTENTION: Google Customer Service said device will be reset on 30th January
ATTENTION: Google Customer Service said device will be reset on 30th January
Signal Messenger is now available on Guardian F-Droid repo
(guardianproject.info)
Signal is a messaging app with privacy at its core. It is free and easy to use, with strong end-to-end encryption that keeps your communication completely private.
Signal is a messaging app with privacy at its core. It is free and easy to use, with strong end-to-end encryption that keeps your communication completely private.
Android SMS Gateway Using MQTT
(github.com/ibnux)
This is modified from my SMS Gateway Based Push Notification to turn your android phone as sms gateway
This is modified from my SMS Gateway Based Push Notification to turn your android phone as sms gateway
We're accelerating the Android XR platform with a new agreement with HTC
(google)
We’ve been investing in XR for more than a decade, and just last month introduced the Android XR platform with our strategic industry partners. Today we signed an agreement to welcome some of the HTC VIVE engineering team to Google, which is subject to customary closing conditions.
We’ve been investing in XR for more than a decade, and just last month introduced the Android XR platform with our strategic industry partners. Today we signed an agreement to welcome some of the HTC VIVE engineering team to Google, which is subject to customary closing conditions.
F-Droid's Progress and What's Coming in 2025
(f-droid.org)
With 2024 now behind us, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the growth and achievements we accomplished as a community last year, and celebrate the incredible support we received from the FOSS community throughout the journey.
With 2024 now behind us, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the growth and achievements we accomplished as a community last year, and celebrate the incredible support we received from the FOSS community throughout the journey.
F-Droid Security Issues (2022)
(privsec.dev)
F-Droid is a popular alternative app repository for Android, especially known for its main repository dedicated to free and open-source software. F-Droid is often recommended among security and privacy enthusiasts, but how does it stack up against Play Store in practice? This write-up will attempt to emphasize major security issues with F-Droid that you should consider.
F-Droid is a popular alternative app repository for Android, especially known for its main repository dedicated to free and open-source software. F-Droid is often recommended among security and privacy enthusiasts, but how does it stack up against Play Store in practice? This write-up will attempt to emphasize major security issues with F-Droid that you should consider.
GrapheneOS: Private and secure mobile OS with Android app compatibility
(grapheneos.org)
GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project.
GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project.
NSA Warns iPhone and Android Users–Disable Location Tracking
(forbes.com)
Our phones know where we are and they know where we have been—the problem is they have a nasty habit of sharing that information with others. And the latest location tracking nightmare to hit phone users shows the threat remains, despite new protections built into our iPhone and Android devices. NSA has warned users how to stop this secretive tracking—and you need to make this change now.
Our phones know where we are and they know where we have been—the problem is they have a nasty habit of sharing that information with others. And the latest location tracking nightmare to hit phone users shows the threat remains, despite new protections built into our iPhone and Android devices. NSA has warned users how to stop this secretive tracking—and you need to make this change now.