RedHook Android malware can quietly hijack your phone

RedHook Android malware abuses wireless debugging and accessibility permissions to gain shell-level control after victims ...

Google worries Android enthusiasts with potential on-device ADB changes that could break Shizuku

Google is considering Android on-device ADB restrictions to boost security, sparking debate among power users and developers.

No, Android Isn't Getting Rid of ADB: What Google's Changes Really Mean

Android is not removing standard ADB. Samsung, Google and Android researchers are making separate changes to recovery, ...
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RedHook Android malware now uses Wireless ADB for shell access

A new version of the RedHook Android malware abuses the Android Wireless Debugging (Wireless ADB) mechanism in a novel way to gain shell-level privileges without requiring a computer connection.

Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 1 Is Here for Pixel 6a and Newer — Here's the Full Changelog

The post Android 17 QPR 2 Beta 1 Is Here for Pixel 6a and Newer — Here's the Full Changelog appeared first on Android ...

I found an overlooked Android feature that makes conversations easier to follow

It fixed one of my biggest headphone frustrations ...
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Open-Source Android AI Agents Could Let Invisible Screen Text Run Code on Host PCs

Open-source Android AI agents can turn hidden screen text into host commands, and all five tested frameworks failed at least ...
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You Can Now Get One UI 9 Watch Faces on Older Samsung Galaxy Watches—Here's How

Unmodified One UI 9 watch faces extracted from system firmware can now be installed on older Samsung Galaxy Watch models (Watch 4 series and newer) without root access. Using wireless ADB via the ...
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I stopped waiting for Android Studio and built my first app in Google AI Studio instead

Building directly for Android beats creating web apps by a mile.

There's one group of Android users Google's new sideloading rules won't affect

LineageOS says Google's new developer verification system for sideloading apps on Android will not affect devices running its custom ROM.
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I disabled in-app browsers on my Android apps; now my workflow finally makes sense

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...