Google's fix for the worst part of setting up a new Android phone is actually working

Google's Restore Credentials API helps Android users stay logged in when switching phones. Uber has already saved 4 million ...
Android Authority

Using the Awareness API in your Android app

The Awareness API was introduced at Google I/O 2016, and is a new way of engaging users in specific situations, by either checking their current device context/state or by creating virtual fences ...
Android Police

App makers are pulling up the API ladder. Will it be a bad thing for users?

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...
ZDNet

Android lets advertisers get a list of all your apps -- and this API feature is broadly used

Our editors hand-picked these products based on our tests and reviews. Read now A research paper published this week has analyzed the current usage of a lesser-known feature of the Android operating ...
Android Police

[Update: Available to all devs] In-app updates API will let Android apps update while you use them

Corbin is a tech journalist and developer who worked at Android Police from 2016 until 2021. Check out his other work at corbin.io. Android applications can have issues when you're not on the latest ...
Marketing Dive

Samsung adds Content Blocker extension API for Android devices

Ad and content blocking is coming to Samsung Android devices with the release of its Content Blocker extension API. The capability is similar to what Apple rolled out last year, which included ad ...
The Verge

Google introduces new YouTube API for Android

Google is set to roll out a new API for embedding YouTube videos in native Android apps, creating a smoother experience for developers and users. Google is set to roll out a new API for embedding ...