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Trojans are slowly becoming serious threat to Android ecosystem

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Trojans have been around for a long time and are not unique to Android. We are seeing more reports related to Android, however, Trojans are becoming a serious threat to Android users.

This particular article is inspired by a recent report on the Android Banking Trojan. Those Trojans infected almost a dozen Android apps and were able to reach more than 300,000 users.

When it comes to this report and many others we’ve seen this year, it’s worrying that those apps are finding their way into the Google Play Store. Google’s own app store should be very secure and this is normal, but there is always a way to overcome malware cracks. Third-party app stores are usually easy targets.

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Trojans and Android ecosystem

These banking Trojans have done it smart, but we hope Google finds a way to prevent this from happening in the future, at least to some extent. These Trojans use loaders to go through security fences. Loaders are small pieces of malware hidden inside apps. They are generally unaware of Google’s security and this applies to other platforms as well. Clearly, Apple’s Appstore is not immune to such problems.

Most of these Trojans do not work at first, but after many upgrades they become malicious. Those who put them in apps release updates to add bits and pieces of malicious software.

In this way, in some cases, as demonstrated by these banking Trojans, it is possible to escape Google’s protection. We have seen over 300,000 infected Trojans this year and this is a cause for concern.

The pleasure of using a smartphone is definitely installing apps because each app basically gives you another new function. You can play it safe and stick to well-known apps from big companies, but you should not be limited to that.

If you find it very interesting to install a lot of obscure apps in the Play Store you can stay safe. There are many great apps that you have never heard of and they provide functionality that no other app has.

It would be ideal if Google could completely prevent this from happening, but we know it’s not possible. So we can expect this to continue to be an outstanding performance. When hundreds of thousands of devices find their way before such apps are removed, that’s the problem.

It is important to note that the malware is usually hidden in image editing apps, PDF scanners, QR code scanners, and some similar apps. People need it from time to time and usually install it in a hurry without thinking twice about it.

Let’s hope that the problem will be reduced in the future due to Android Trojans. We all know that Google does everything possible to prevent this from happening, but you also have to play your part. You need to test a little closer before you install the app and most importantly, be very careful about what kind of permissions you give to the app.

Remember before you give different permissions to apps

If the PDF scanning app needs permission to send SMS messages, make calls, etc., you know that something went wrong. This is just an example. The problem is that most people give everything they want without thinking.

Needless to say, this is not the right way to go. Those permissions are in effect for a reason. I can not emphasize this enough, do not allow unnecessary things, in other words, be careful of what you allow. This is the last line of your defense, and it can be very effective.

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Android 15 DP2 introduces ‘Audio Sharing’ feature for shared listening experience

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Google brings a new feature called Audio Sharing with Android 15 DP2. This new feature allows a device to broadcast audio to multiple Bluetooth headphones simultaneously. This is mainly useful for sharing music or videos with others without the need for additional things or hardware.

Audio sharing is made possible by advancements in Bluetooth technology, including the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard. One of the key benefits of this technology is “Auracast,” which can broadcast audio to several listeners at once. This has significant applications, such as helping individuals with hearing impairments or those requiring language translation services.

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Currently, within Android 15’s settings, there is a section for “Audio sharing” that includes a toggle switch and a test sound feature. However, these are early versions and may not be fully operational.

As development progresses, the “Audio sharing” feature in Android 15 is expected to improve and offer a more user-friendly and inclusive audio experience.

Samsung Auracast Feature

Auracast is a feature that allows users to broadcast the audio they are playing on their devices to nearby Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, or other phones.

Samsung announced One UI 6.1 update will bring several new features and enhancements along with the Auracast support to the Galaxy S23 series except for the S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

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Android 15 DP2 brings app archiving to system settings

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Google recently released the Android 15 Developer Preview 2, which introduces several new features, one of which is App Archiving. This feature helps to manage apps that are not used frequently.

The app archiving feature allows users to archive apps directly from the system Settings, offering a more organized and efficient way to manage unused applications. Users can easily identify archived apps on the home screen and app launcher, with their icons grayed out and marked by a cloud/download symbol.

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In the app information section, users will find an “Archive” button next to the “Uninstall” option. With a simple tap, apps are archived, confirmed by a toast message. Previously, users had to navigate to the top-right corner to find the “Open” option. It should be noted that this function does not apply to system apps.

Android 15 app archiving

Users can get these apps again from the Play Store or choose to “restore” them from the app information. Android 15 will take back the permissions that were previously set for the app after it is restored.

Although this app archiving capability is not yet integrated with Google Play’s similar feature. Additionally, the “Pause app activity if unused” toggle has been renamed to “Manage app if unused,” which now includes removing permissions, deleting temporary files, stopping notifications, and storing apps.

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Google Android 15 Developer Preview 2 Released: What’s New

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Google has announced Android 15 Developer Preview 2 for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the Android Emulator. This update adds new features and improves the features introduced in the first Developer Preview.

Android 15 Developer Preview 2

Android 15 DP2 brings support for satellite connectivity that allows users to send and receive messages even when they are out of range of mobile or Wi-Fi networks. A new notification and status bar icon will inform users when they are connected to a satellite. It also supports SMS/ MMS apps as well as preloaded RCS apps to use satellite connectivity for sending and receiving messages.

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The update brings improvements to the NFC tap-to-pay system. Additionally, developers now have the option to run apps on the smaller cover screens found on flippable devices, despite these screens being considered too small for Android apps.

For security, Android 15 enables applications to detect when a screen recording is taking place, which adds an extra layer of privacy for users. Developers are also given more detailed information about app launch conditions and the size of their applications, which can help in optimizing performance.

The mediaProcessing Foreground Service allows for lengthy operations on media files, such as format conversion, with a runtime limit set for future releases. Android 15 also allows the control of HDR headroom when SDR and HDR content appear.

Audio experiences are enhanced with the inclusion of the CTA-2075 loudness standard. There are now more new options for apps that customize DND mode. It adds types, icon, triggerDescription string, and ZenDeviceEffects to Automatic ZenRule.

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