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Google nukes 224 Android malware apps behind massive ad fraud campaign

A massive Android ad fraud operation dubbed "SlopAds" was disrupted after 224 malicious applications on Google Play were used ...

Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases

Called the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), the system is meant to be interoperable between AI platforms, payment systems and ...
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Android 16’s next big update brings auto-themed icons, and apps can’t opt out

Android 16 QPR2 will bring forced themes to apps that don't support Material You, and Google isn't letting any app developer opt out.

Google Forces Themed Icons on Android—No More Holdouts Like TikTok

Google will be forcing developers to modify their app icons soon, in an effort to make every app on Android themeable. Which ...

Android will soon be able to theme every app icon, and Google Play won't let developers opt out

Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play Store.
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Google Pixel 10

After previously having connection woes with the Pixel 9 series, the Galaxy Watch 8 looks to be near-incompatible with the new Pixel 10 lineup. Google says it’s “looking into the pairing failures,” ...