Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

Oversecured flagged 1,575 flaws in 10 Android health apps with 14.7M installs, putting chats, CBT notes, and mood logs at risk, per BleepingComputer.
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Safe Coding

Safe coding is a collection of software design practices and patterns that allow for cost-effectively achieving a high degree ...

Android 17 Beta 2: New privacy controls and game performance tweaks

Android 17 Beta 2 adds EyeDropper APIs, a 3-hour OTP security delay, and system-wide chat bubbles. Test SDK 37 before the ...

Claude Memory is Now Free for All Users, Gets Import Tool for Easy AI Switching

The post Claude Memory is Now Free for All Users, Gets Import Tool for Easy AI Switching appeared first on Android Headlines.
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Android 17 Beta 2 adds secure contacts selection and color picker API

As for the mobile update, Android 17 Beta 2 is adding a few building blocks for developers. The new tools are privacy-focused, just like the photo picker that limits access to only selected photos.

Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android

Gemini on Android will be able to automate tasks involving rideshare requests, or grocery or food delivery, says Google.
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 Billed as First 'Agentic AI Phone'—Here's What That Means

The Galaxy S26 doesn't just answer your questions—it acts on your behalf. Samsung is the first to use the agentic phone label ...