Android

A banking trojan has resurfaced on Android devices, posing as popular apps including TikTok and various streaming services.

10. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Google is developing a new operating system called Aluminum OS that combines Android and ChromeOS. The platform aims to deliver native Android app support alongside a full Chrome browser experience for laptops. This move could create a more unified system across phones and computers powered by Gemini artificial intelligence.

Google is introducing a developer verification program for Android apps starting September 2026 in select regions, requiring developers to register personal details regardless of app source. The measure aims to enhance security by increasing accountability, but critics argue it threatens open source projects and user choice. An open letter opposing the program has garnered support from numerous organizations.

6. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A tech enthusiast has successfully run Android applications on a Linux desktop, describing the experience as unexpectedly seamless. This setup allows full functionality for apps like Instagram directly on the desktop environment.

Murena, a French company specializing in privacy-focused smartphones, has collaborated with German manufacturer Volla to release the Murena Volla Tablet. The device features a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 12GB of RAM, and runs on the de-Googled /e/OS based on Android 14. Priced at €698 excluding shipping, it targets users seeking data privacy without Google services.

10. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Proton VPN has introduced a new update for its Android app that addresses a key limitation in the Quick Connect feature. Users can now instruct the service to exclude specific countries from connections. The update aims to enhance user control over VPN selections.