Andy Walker / Android Authority It’s no secret that Android apps can and often do track users as they navigate their devices and the internet. This is done through systems that monitor users’ habits and report various parameters to third parties, whether that data is as innocuous as how a particular button is used or … Read More “Android apps hide dozens of trackers — here’s how to find them” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a new OS verification tool for Android 17. In addition to looking for on-device red flags, the tool incorporates a verification mode that requires a second device. While not yet functional, we’re starting to get a look at how this two-device workflow will operate. Knowing that … Read More “Here’s how Android 17 OS verification is going to work” »
TL;DR Android 17 introduces biometric authentication for the “Mark as lost” feature, ensuring that even if a thief has your PIN, they cannot disable device tracking or regain access to your phone. Triggering “Mark as lost” now also goes beyond a simple lock, automatically hiding Quick Settings and disabling new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. Google … Read More “Android 17’s latest anti-theft feature stops thieves who already have your PIN” »
TL;DR Google has announced that an OS verification feature is coming to Android 17. This feature will tell you whether you’re running an official, Google-blessed Android version. The company is also offering a public ledger so users can verify the legitimacy of Google’s Android apps. Google has brought plenty of security improvements to Android over … Read More “Android 17 will soon tell you whether your OS is legit” »
Paul Jones / Android Authority Screenshot TL;DR Apple has been trying to bring Face ID under-display with no success, and Android brands avoided it due to security risks. Metalenz’s Polar ID Under Display works flawlessly under an active OLED screen, eliminating the need for camera cutouts. It ditches traditional cameras for metasurfaces that read polarized … Read More “New under-display face unlock tech could finally kill the notch” »
TL;DR Google now lets you sign up for an Android app via email without using magic links and one-time PINs. Instead, Android now offers a Verified Email feature that lets you sign up for an app without switching to your email app for verification. The feature is only available for consumer Gmail accounts. Signing up … Read More “Signing up for new Android apps just got easier” »
