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Google expands Play Security Reward Program for finding bugs in 3rd-party apps
In 2017, Google launched the Play Security Reward Program to encourage researchers to find vulnerabilities in first and third-party applications. The initiative now includes all Android applications with over 100 million installs.
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Google releases source code for I/O 2019 app with Android Q gesture nav, dark theme
The Google I/O companion app for Android often takes advantage of the latest design stylings and OS features. It demoed Android Q’s gesture navigation and dark theme this year, with the company today releasing the I/O 2019 source code.
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You can now sign in to Google websites using your fingerprint on Android
From time to time, you’ll be asked to enter your Google Account password online even when already signed in. On Android, the company’s first-party web services can now “Verify that it’s you” with just a fingerprint.
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Google Assistant can read aloud new messages from 3rd-party apps on Android
The best feature of Google Assistant headphones is interacting with incoming messages and notifications. On Android phones, you’ve long been able to get those voice features with the default SMS client. Google is now expanding Assistant’s ability to read messages to all third-party messaging apps.
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Chrome 76 for Android rolling out: Harder to detect Incognito Mode, PWA tweaks, more
Following the Mac, Windows, and Linux update this afternoon, Chrome 76 is now rolling out to Android. One of the biggest user-facing changes is a harder to detect Incognito Mode, while there are a number of features that web developers can take advantage of.
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Samsung ‘ready to launch’ Galaxy Fold this September, details fixes
Following weeks of reports that chronicled design changes and testing, Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Fold will go on sale this September. The company officially detailed hardware tweaks and revealed that “final product tests” are now underway.
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Google redesigns Sound Amplifier, now available on Android 6.0+
Earlier this year, Google launched Sound Amplifier to help Android users hard of hearing better understand what’s happening around them. This Android Accessibility app now works with 6.0 Marshmallow or later, and is getting a redesigned look with an audio visualization feature.
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Google Assistant tests sending texts directly from the Android lockscreen
While voice is an important interaction method, Google has to balance convenience and functionality with security. One current tradeoff is being unable to send a text with Assistant voice commands from Android’s lockscreen, though that may change.
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Android security keys can now verify Google sign-ins on iOS
Back in April, Google turned every Android 7.0+ device into a security key for signing into Gmail and other first-party services. Log-ins made on iOS devices can now be authenticated using those Android security keys.
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Report: Google arguing to U.S. that forked Huawei OS is security threat
While tech companies have complied with the Commerce Department’s ban on Huawei, many are in discussion with U.S. officials on a possible resolution. A report today reveals that Google’s argument is centered around Huawei’s forked OS possibly being the bigger security threat.
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