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Google details ‘Joker’ malware that’s tried everything to avoid Play Store detection
In September, Google Play removed 24 more malware-filled apps that amassed 500,000 downloads. Dubbed “Joker,” the company’s security team today detailed the very persistent “large-scale billing fraud family.”
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[Update: Fix rolling out] Some Android apps suffer data loss after latest Chrome update
Chrome 79 for Android rolled out earlier this week with phishing protections and the ability to reorder bookmarks. A WebView issue related to that version is affecting third-party Android apps and causing user data loss.
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ARCore phones can now detect depth with a single camera
ARCore is Google’s platform for augmented reality available to Android and iOS apps. To allow for more immersive experiences, a new ARCore Depth API allows any compatible phone to create depth maps from a single camera.
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Google rolling out Focus mode with schedules, breaks for Android 9 and 10
At I/O 2019 in May, Google announced the latest Digital Wellbeing features to build on last year’s initial launch. In testing for the past several months, Focus mode for Android is now rolling out with new features following beta feedback.
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Google details Assistant Ambient Mode on Android phones [Video]
Assistant Ambient Mode, which was announced at IFA 2019 in September, began rolling out to Nokia and Xiaomi devices two weeks ago. Google today officially detailed the assistive feature for phones in a video.
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Google vulnerability program adds $1 million prize for compromising Pixel’s Titan M chip
Launched in 2015, Google today is expanding its Android Security Rewards Program with a new Pixel Titan M prize, and detailing highlights from the past year.
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Bank of America updates Android app to support Pixel 4 face unlock
On launch day, face unlock on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL was only supported by five apps, with a few more getting updated since last month. The latest is Bank of America’s Android client today.
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Google Assistant Ambient Mode rolling out to more phones [Gallery]
In September, Google announced Assistant Ambient Mode at IFA 2019. It provides a “visual overview” of your day — like a Smart Display — when your device is charging. Over the past day, there have been reports of the experience rolling out … 閱讀全文
Supreme Court to hear Google v. Oracle case over Android’s Java usage
In 2010, Oracle sued Google over alleged Java infringement during the development of Android. Appeal courts have repeatedly overturned lower court decisions that sided with Google. This legal case is now going to the Supreme Court in what could be a l… 閱讀全文
Bill Gates blames Microsoft antitrust case for Android beating Windows Mobile

Earlier this year, Bill Gates said Android winning mobile was his “greatest mistake ever.” The Microsoft founder today provided expanded thoughts and blamed Microsoft’s antitrust issues in the early 2000s for Windows Mobile not being the OS that people use today.
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