Browsing Tag
Android
5 posts
Android operating system, apps, devices, security, and platform updates.
AirDrop and Quick Share Flaws Show the Risk of Nearby Sharing
CISPA researchers found six flaws across Apple AirDrop and Google/Samsung Quick Share, including AirDrop crashes, Samsung Quick Share protocol bypasses, and a Google Quick Share for Windows use-after-free. The risk is local, but crowded places make nearby-sharing settings worth checking now.
NetNut Takedown Shows Smart TVs Can Become Attack Proxies
Google and the FBI say they disrupted NetNut, a residential proxy network tied to at least 2 million compromised consumer devices, including smart TVs and streaming boxes. The case shows why cheap Android-based TV hardware, unofficial apps, and bandwidth-sharing SDKs have become a real home-network and enterprise-detection risk.
Google Play Billing Changes Start June 30: What Android Developers Should Check
Google Play's lower service fees and expanded billing choice start June 30 in the US, UK, and EEA. Android developers should review install-date rules, billing fees, external-payment flows, subscription support, and reporting obligations before switching.
Android 17 Starts Rolling Out With Bubbles, Tighter Permissions and Delayed Gemini Tools
Google has started rolling out Android 17 to Pixel devices, with floating app Bubbles, Screen Reactions, stronger permission controls, anti-theft protections, and gaming updates. The more ambitious Gemini Intelligence features are still due later this summer on select advanced devices.
Android Fake Call Detection Uses RCS to Fight AI Voice Scams
Google’s Android fake call detection uses an encrypted RCS signal in Phone by Google to warn when a saved contact’s number may be spoofed. The protection is useful, but only works when both phones meet the requirements.