Google Expands Quick Share’s AirDrop Support to Pixel 9 Series
Google is expanding support for Quick Share and AirDrop compatibility between Pixel 10 phones and iPhones to include Pixel 9 phones as well.
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Google Introduces Stronger Theft Protections in Android
Google announced that they're bolstering Android's pre-existing theft protection features with security improvements and more granular control.
Google Accidentally Leaks Upcoming AluminiumOS Desktop Interface
According to 9to5Google, a bug report (currently inaccessible) about Chrome Incognito tabs leaked the desktop interface for the upcoming AluminiumOS, Google’s merging of ChromeOS and Android.
Android Authority: “Aluminium” will be code name for merger of Android and ChromeOS
According to Android Authority, the operating system that’s meant to merge Android and ChromeOS into one, unified OS is called “Aluminium OS.”
IVPN announces V2Ray obfuscation on Android
IVPN recently announced that they now support V2Ray obfuscation on their Android client, meaning they now support it on all platforms where they offer a client.
GrapheneOS Releases QPR1 Update
GrapheneOS users have received the long-awaited Android 16 QPR1 update to GrapheneOS.
Android's Quick Share is Now Compatible with AirDrop
According to Android Authority, Android's Quick Share feature for sending files wirelessly over the air is now officially compatible with AirDrop, without any help from Apple.
Sturnus Android Malware Directly Captures Screen, Bypassing E2EE
A new strain of insidious Android malware has been discovered that can “bypass encrypted messaging” by capturing content directly from the screen after decryption.
NovaCustom announces SHIFTphone with iodéOS: Security community concerned
Dutch-based computer manufacturer NovaCustom announced that they are selling a configurable version of the SHIFTphone 8.1, a modular smartphone similar to the Fairphone, with iodéOS.
GrapheneOS Builds Based on Android QPR1 Available for Public Testing
The long-awaited QPR1 update was pushed to AOSP on November 11th after a long two-month delay, and the GrapheneOS team are hard at work on a QPR1 update for their operating system.
Google: Less Than 20% of New Vulnerabilities in Android are Memory Safety Related
A recent blog post by Google shows that memory safety vulnerabilities account for less than 20% of new vulnerabilities in Android this year, down from 76% in 2019.
Google Plans to Restrict Installing Apps Outside Google Play to "Experienced Users"
Google recently uploaded a blog post stating that some of their proposed plans to validate developer identities on Android could be bypassed by "a new advanced flow."
Android Might be Getting an iOS NameDrop Equivalent
According to Android Authority, an equivalent to iOS’ NameDrop contact sharing feature might be coming to Android.
Android 17 will include a native 'Contact Scopes' feature
According to Android Authority, Android 17 will include a new permission that allows app developers to request access to specific contacts.