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Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Android 17 blocks non-accessibility apps from the Accessibility API in Advanced Protection Mode, reducing malware abuse and the attack surface.
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 Police

Apps can now see when Android 16's high-security mode is enabled and react accordingly

Dua Rashid has been working as a consumer tech journalist since 2020. She's worked for a bunch of tech publications, including Gizmodo, IGN, PCMag, BuySide from WSJ, Digital Trends, and TechRadar, ...

Android 17: Google cracks down on Accessibility API abuse

In the upcoming Android 17 update, Google is cracking down more strictly on apps that misuse accessibility services. Some ...

Android 17 will protect you from apps that deceptively gain accessibility permissions

The move could impact some popular apps ...
Android

This Android API can block you from sideloading apps

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 ...
ExtremeTech

Google: Future Android Apps Must Be 64-bit and Support Updated APIs

With every version of Android, Google adds new features and security optimizations. Many of those won't matter to users until developers get around to adding the ...