With Android 13, Google will implement a change prohibiting the Accessibility APIs from being abused by sideloaded applications. Through the use of the “Restricted Setting” function, the user will be prevented from activating the accessibility service for potentially harmful apps. Once it’s been determined that an app fits this description, the Accessibility settings for that […]
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Android 13 Beta 3.3 patch rolling out now with Pixel bug fixes
A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.3 – Build TPB3.220617.002), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. This is the third patch since the original Beta 3.0 was released earlier this month and comes just a week after 3.2 addressed some minor bug fixes as well. Here is the […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Beta 3.2 patch rolling out now to Pixel devices
A new Android 13 Beta patch is out today (Beta 3.2 – Build TPB3.220610.004), which includes stability improvements and addresses some software bugs. The patch comes after a minor release last week (Beta 3.1) that returned some users’ missing Android Beta Feedback app. Here are the bug fixes included in this build: Issues resolved with […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Beta 3 and 3.1 released just two days apart
On Wednesday, Google announced the release of Android 13 Beta 3 for Pixel phones, marking the Platform Stability milestone for Android 13 in general. Simply said, the release had already reached a point where Developers needed to start all the final compatibility testing for their apps and prepare to release their compatible versions soon. This […]
Continue ReadingThe Android 12 beta program for Pixel phones is over. Here’s what you need to know.
The Android 12 June release and Pixel Feature Drop began rolling out yesterday to eligible Pixel devices. This release includes several new features, security patches, and bug fixes and will continue to roll out over the next week in phases depending on your carrier and device. As stated last month, when Beta 3 of the […]
Continue ReadingAndroid 13 Beta 2.1 patch rolling out now with bug fixes for Pixel phones
Android 13 began its public beta exactly a month ago, giving Android enthusiasts an early look at the new features the new iteration of the OS has to offer. These features include new notification permissions, a brand new photo picker, more support for themed app icons, improved localization, and more language support. Beta 2 followed […]
Continue ReadingGoogle releases Android 13 Beta 1 for eligible Pixel devices
Google announced yesterday the release of the first Beta for Android 13, which can be installed on eligible Pixel devices. The Developer Preview versions of Android 13 have been around since early February, giving Developers a look into this iteration of Android’s core themes of privacy, security, developer productivity, and tablet and large screen support. […]
Continue ReadingAndroid to gain App Archiving functionality to free up space
Google announced yesterday via the Android Developers Blog that it is working on new functionality that will allow users to “reclaim ~60% of app storage temporarily by removing parts of the app rather than uninstalling it completely“. Not officially named yet, this new feature is being dubbed “app archiving” and expands on the existing App […]
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