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AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Google blocked 2.36 million risky Android apps from Play Store in 2024

Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to policy violations that posed risks to users. The company also banned 158,000 developer accounts for attempting to introduce harmful applications, including malware and spyware. The number of blocked apps increased from 2,280,000 in 2023 and 1,500,000 in 2022, aided by AI assistance in 92% of human reviews. Google prevented 1.3 million apps from gaining excessive permissions and upgraded Google Play Protect, which scanned over 200 billion apps daily and identified over 13 million new malware apps from outside Google Play. The Google Play SDK index added 80 trusted SDKs, and the Play Integrity API adoption led to an 80% reduction in abuse from untrusted sources. Google's untrusted APK installation blocking system expanded to several countries and thwarted 36 million installation attempts of 200,000 unique apps from reaching 10 million Android devices.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Google blocked over 2.5 million suspicious Android apps from the Play Store last year

In 2024, Google blocked over 2.3 million potentially harmful Android applications and banned 158,000 developer accounts for policy violations. The increase in blocked applications was due to new AI-powered threat detection systems, which assisted in 92% of human reviews for harmful apps. Google prevented 1.3 million existing applications from obtaining excessive permissions that could compromise user data. Upgrades to Google’s Play Protect antivirus app enhanced its ability to scan over 200 billion apps daily for malware. Additionally, a security upgrade for Android phones improved user control over app access to photos and videos. Despite these advancements, some security flaws and trojans still emerged, highlighting the need for user vigilance when downloading apps.

AppWizard

February 2, 2025

Google Blocks Over 2 Million Risky Apps to Boost Android Security

In 2024, Google blocked 2.36 million potentially dangerous Android apps from the Play Store, including those that breached policies or were flagged as malicious through AI-assisted reviews. New security features included improved biometric authentication and passkeys. AI-driven threat detection technology automated 92% of human assessments, enhancing the identification of malicious apps. Google expanded its Play SDK database with 80 new reliable SDKs and prevented 1.3 million apps from accessing sensitive user information. The Play Protect system detected over 13 million new malicious apps from outside the Play Store. Google expanded its untrusted APK installation blocking system to Brazil, India, Nigeria, and South Africa. Recommendations for users included installing apps from trusted sources and regularly reviewing app permissions.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

Google urges Android developers to prep for 16 KB memory page

Android developers are preparing for a transition to a 16 KB memory page size, expected to improve performance by 5–10% across applications and games. Google has introduced developer options for testing on Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 devices, with support from other OEMs like Samsung and Xiaomi anticipated. Developers using native code must assess and rebuild their apps, ensuring compatibility with the new page size by upgrading to Android Gradle Plugin version 8.5.1 or later and using NDK version r28 or later. Applications without native code will remain compatible without modification. Testing for compatibility can be done using emulators or physical devices like the Pixel 8/8 Pro and future Pixel 9 models. Developers are advised to avoid hardcoding assumptions about memory page sizes to prevent compatibility issues.

AppWizard

December 11, 2024

All-in-one SDK is exactly what your app needs for effective monetization

Users globally spent 1 billion on mobile app purchases in 2023. Over 95% of mobile apps in the global AdTech market utilize SDKs. Custom SDKs enable advanced features like targeted advertising, real-time bidding, and diverse ad formats. SDKs facilitate comprehensive tracking of user engagement and ad performance metrics. Partnering with a programmatic advertising company can simplify ad management processes for publishers. The integration of SDKs is expected to remain in high demand through 2025 and beyond, aligning with regulatory frameworks like GDPR and CCPA.

Winsage

November 21, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27754 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27754 has been released to the Canary Channel. SDKs for the 27xxx series builds are not planned for release. Key updates include: - Modernized Windows Hello with new visuals for clearer communication and an improved user experience for passkeys. - Users can now launch items as an administrator from the Start menu or taskbar by holding Shift and CTRL. - Enhanced taskbar previews and animations based on user feedback. - A simplified system tray is being tested, featuring a shortened date/time format and a notifications bell icon based on Do Not Disturb status. Fixes include: - Resolved issues with the Digital Markets Act policy application and update rollback leading to duplicate Windows entries. - Fixed display issues for RAW images in File Explorer and improved the search box functionality. - Corrected widget text overlap on secondary monitors and resolved mouse unlocking issues in games. Known issues include: - New users may face Windows Hello PIN and biometrics issues, with error 0xd0000225. - Investigating reports of rollbacks during installation and display issues with accent-colored window borders. - Desktop backgrounds may not display correctly on multiple monitors. Insiders are reminded that Canary Channel builds are early platform changes and may evolve based on feedback. A clean installation is required to exit the Canary Channel.

Winsage

November 6, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 has been released to the Canary Channel. This build introduces enhanced support for 64-bit x86 applications in the Prism emulator, allowing previously incompatible applications, including Adobe Premiere Pro 25, to run on Arm devices. The virtual CPU for x64 emulated applications now supports various x86 instruction set architecture extensions, such as AVX and FMA. Changes include the simplification of the "All apps" section in the Start menu, a new Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard, redesigned Task Manager dialogs, and the return of the detach virtual hard disk button. Fixes address issues with NVIDIA GPUs, the Emoji Panel, Windows Sandbox performance, and various bugs affecting graphics and application stability. Known issues include potential loss of Windows Hello PIN and biometrics for new Copilot+ PC users joining the Canary Channel and desktop background display problems across multiple monitors. Insiders are reminded that features in the Canary Channel may not be released and can change during development.

AppWizard

October 22, 2024

Gemini API powered Android apps | App Developer Magazine

Android developers are utilizing the Gemini API for innovative features such as personalized meal planning, chat-based journaling, and AI-generated usernames. The stable version of Vertex AI will soon be launched in Firebase, allowing developers to integrate Gemini 1.5 Flash and Gemini 1.5 Pro into their applications, with inference processes managed on Google's servers. Examples of applications using the Gemini API include: - The Meal Planner app, which uses Gemini 1.5 Flash to create personalized meal plans based on dietary preferences, resulting in a 17% increase in premium subscriptions. - The Life journaling app, which features an AI assistant named "Leo" for conversational journaling, allowing users to customize the chatbot's tone and behavior. - The HiiKER app, which generates unique usernames for users based on geographical location, enhancing user engagement and retention. Developers are encouraged to explore the advanced features of the Gemini Cloud models and Vertex AI in Firebase, with resources available during AI in Android Spotlight Week.

Winsage

October 17, 2024

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27729 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27729 has been released to the Canary Channel, with no plans for SDKs for the 27xxx series builds. The update includes a new setting to configure the Copilot key to launch MSIX packaged apps, while the default function remains to launch the Copilot app. Fixes include resolving crashes in certain games, a temporary black screen issue with ALT + Tab, and a problem affecting BitLocker functionality. Known issues involve errors with Windows Hello PIN on Copilot+ PCs, rollback errors during installation, display freezing for users with older NVIDIA GPUs, and a PAGEFAULTINNONPAGEDAREA error. An update for the Snipping Tool introduces a "Copy as table" feature for easier data transfer into other applications. Users are reminded that Canary Channel builds are early development versions and may change significantly.

Tech Optimizer

October 3, 2024

Google Equips PostgreSQL, Valkey Services for Vector Processing

Google Cloud has introduced enhancements to optimize data processing capabilities, including vector processing support for PostgreSQL and Redis/Valkey-based managed services. AlloyDB, compatible with PostgreSQL, now features the ScaNN vector index, capable of scaling to support over one billion vectors while maintaining high query performance. Google has partnered with Aiven to allow AlloyDB deployment across various cloud environments and on-premises facilities. Vector processing is also integrated into Redis and Valkey, with Memorystore for Redis Cluster and Memorystore for Valkey 7.2 supporting vector search capabilities, achieving single-digit millisecond latency on over a billion vectors with over 99% recall. Google is enhancing Firebase by introducing a fully managed PostgreSQL database, Firebase Data Connect, which automates database schema creation and API server setup. Additionally, Google has updated its Spanner database to better support AI workloads, integrating with the LangChain model and adding Spanner Graph for interconnected data, along with advanced full-text and vector search functionalities.