Android Authority

Android 16's enhanced Advanced Protection will let apps know when you're serious about security

The latest Android 16 beta has added an API that lets apps check if the user has enrolled in Advanced Protection. Advanced Protection is an enhanced security mode that beefs up account security, ...
Android Authority

Android's Advanced Protection Mode now targets your favorite customization, automation apps

Google is testing a feature for Advanced Protection Mode that restricts apps that use the AccessibilityService API unless they are classified as accessibility tools. When enabled, the system will ...
Ars Technica

Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead

You might sideload an Android app, or manually install its APK package, if you’re using a custom version of Android that doesn’t include Google’s Play Store ...