Android

Google Updates API Level Requirements, Apps To Target Android 10 API & Above

Google has now updated its API level requirements for the app updates submitted on Google Play. All the apps and updates are now required to target at least Android 10 or above. Starting today, all ...
Ars Technica

New Play Store rules block most apps from scanning your entire app list

Google has announced another privacy restriction for Play Store apps. Starting this summer, Android 11’s new Query_All_Packages permission will be flagged as “sensitive” on the Play Store, meaning ...
Android

Google Sets New API Level Rules For Play Store Apps & Outside APKs

Google unveiled the 2019 API level requirements for applications hitting the Play Store this year as well as for existing apps planned for future updates. Starting with August 2019, the Google Play ...
Bleeping Computer

Google boosts Android security with new set of dev policy changes

Google has announced several key policy changes for Android application developers that will increase the security of users, Google Play, and the apps offered by the service. These new developer ...
Computerworld

Google attacks Android fragmentation, pushes use of newer API, OS versions

In an attempt to reduce fragmentation of its Android OS, Google is requiring developers of new and updated apps to comply with its most recent APIs. While certainly not a panacea for its Android ...