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Enhanced Google Play Protect real-time scanning for app installs

Posted by Steve Kafka, Group Product Manager and Roman Kirillov, Senior Engineering Manager

Mobile devices have supercharged our modern lives, helping us do everything from purchasing goods in store and paying bills online to storing financial data,...

Google

18 Oct 2023

Join us online from 23-27 October for Passkeys Week

Posted by Milica Mihajlija, Technical Writer

Passkeys are a safer and simpler alternative to passwords that works on all modern browsers and platforms. They enable signing into online accounts by using a device screen lock–with a fingerprint, fac...

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18 Oct 2023

Search Central Live Singapore 2023

We're excited to announce that
Search Central Live Singapore
is coming back this year again on November 22. As usual, the event is hosted by the Google
Search team and we're looking forward to bringing together the commu...

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18 Oct 2023

Google’s Contacts app created a new widget 25% faster using Jetpack Glance

Posted by Andre Labonte, the Glance API.

With over a billion downloads on Google Play, Google’s Contacts app is many Android users’ primary tool for viewing and organizing their personal contact information. Contacts developers aim to make the a...

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17 Oct 2023

Read this year’s Android Security Paper for the latest on mobile protections

This year’s updated Android Security Paper details the platform’s latest protections.

Google

17 Oct 2023

AndroidX moving to minSdkVersion 19

Posted by Aurimas Liutikas, Software Engineer on AndroidX

AndroidX libraries are moving to a default minimum supported Android API level 19 (previously 14) starting with releases in October, 2023. According to Play Store check-in data, nearly a...

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16 Oct 2023

Vehicle listings structured data for car dealerships

Google Search will start supporting vehicle listings markup, a new way to appear in vehicle listings on Google.
It now has its own Search Console Rich result report and is supported in the testing tool.

Google

16 Oct 2023

Tune in for another episode of #TheAndroidShow on October 19!

Posted by Anirudh Dewani, Director of Android Developer Relations

In just a few days, on Thursday, October 19 at 10AM PT, we’ll be kicking off another episode of #TheAndroidShow, live on YouTube and on developer.android.com! In this episode, we’ll ...

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12 Oct 2023

How Android phones help us be ourselves

New updates to Android 14 make it even easier to customize your device and find new ways to express yourself.

Google

12 Oct 2023

Scaling BeyondCorp with AI-Assisted Access Control Policies

Ayush Khandelwal, Software Engineer, Michael Torres, Security Engineer, Hemil Patel, Technical Program Manager, Sameer Ladiwala, Software EnginnerIn July 2023, four Googlers from the Enterprise Security and Access Security organizations developed a too...

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10 Oct 2023

Bare-metal Rust in Android

Posted by Andrew Walbran, Android Rust Team

Last year we wrote about how moving native code in Android from C++ to Rust has resulted in fewer security vulnerabilities. Most of the components we mentioned then were system services in userspace (runni...

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9 Oct 2023

Expanding our exploit reward program to Chrome and Cloud

Stephen Roettger and Marios Pomonis, Google Software EngineersIn 2020, we launched a novel format for our vulnerability reward program (VRP) with the kCTF VRP and its continuation kernelCTF. For the first time, security researchers could get bounties f...

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6 Oct 2023

#WeArePlay | Meet Solape and Yomi from Nigeria. More stories from around the world

Posted by Leticia Lago, Developer Marketing

We continue to be inspired by the amazing #WeArePlay stories of app and game creators on Google Play, from all corners of the Earth. This month, hear about a game changing financial app for women in Ni...

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5 Oct 2023

Wear OS 4 is now stable and available on Google Pixel Watch 2!

Posted by Kseniia Shumelchyk, Android Developer Relations Engineer and Kevin Hufnagle, Android Technical Writer

Google Pixel Watch 2 is here and brings the capabilities of Wear OS 4 to users; get your app ready for the latest software and devices...

Google

4 Oct 2023

Android 14 business features for your distributed teams

Android 14 introduces advanced security, compliance and productivity features for businesses.

Google

4 Oct 2023

Android 14: More customization, control and accessibility features

Android 14 is here with personal, protective and accessible features that put users first and celebrate their individuality.

Google

4 Oct 2023

October 2023 Spam Update

We're releasing an update to our spam detections systems today that will improve our coverage
in many languages and spam types.

Google

4 Oct 2023

Search Central Live Zurich is back!

We're very excited to announce that Search Central Live is coming back to Zurich on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023!
After our last Search Central Live event in Zurich in December 2019, we're back in town for more presentations, Q&A and networ...

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29 Sep 2023

SMS Security & Privacy Gaps Make It Clear Users Need a Messaging Upgrade

Posted by Eugene Liderman and Roger Piqueras Jover

SMS texting is frozen in time.

People still use and rely on trillions of SMS texts each year to exchange messages with friends, share family photos, and copy two-factor authentication codes to acc...

Google

27 Sep 2023

Scaling Rust Adoption Through Training

Posted by Martin Geisler, Android team

Android 14 is the third major Android release with Rust support. We are already seeing a number of benefits:

Productivity: Developers quickly feel productive writing Rust. They report important indicators of...

Google

21 Sep 2023

6 streaming apps optimized for Android tablets and foldable phones

See how different video streaming apps are designed to make the most of the larger screen space on Android tablets and foldable phones.

Google

20 Sep 2023

New apps for Android Auto and cars with Google built-in

From new apps to more digital car key support, here are new features coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.

Google

13 Sep 2023

A new modern look for the Android brand

This evolution of our visual identity better represents Android’s core ethos of being open, iterative and inclusive — and it’s fun, too.

Google

5 Sep 2023

Stay productive and connected with these new Android features

Android is announcing new features rolling out now and in the coming weeks.

Google

5 Sep 2023

New deals, rewards and more from Google Play Live

Check out the deals, rewards and other offers we announced at Google Play Live.

Google

31 Aug 2023

Live TV on Google TV just got even better

We’re adding more than 25 new free channels from Google TV, plus full integration from NFL Sunday Ticket.

Google

23 Aug 2023

Protect your business with Zero Trust security on Android

Android Enterprise’s Zero Trust security model helps businesses secure devices with over 100 unique trust signals.

Google

8 Aug 2023

6 creativity apps for Android tablets

See how six different creativity apps, from photo editing to sketching apps, made the most of the extra screen space on Android tablets.

Google

27 Jul 2023

3 ways unknown tracker alerts on Android help keep you safe

Unknown tracker alerts help keep you and your loved ones safe on Android with automatic alerts and manual scan.

Google

27 Jul 2023

4 ways to do more with Google on Samsung’s latest devices

Here’s how to get the most of Android on the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, Galaxy Watch6 series and Galaxy Tab S9 series.

Google

26 Jul 2023

Celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

On the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the ADA, we’re sponsoring the captions and audio description of a musical tribute to Judy Heumann.

Google

25 Jul 2023

Nearby Share for Windows is now officially available

Nearby Share for Windows makes it easier to share files between Windows PCs and Android devices.

Google

19 Jul 2023

New Consent Management Platform requirements for serving ads in the EEA and UK

Google is introducing a new requirement for CMPs working with our publisher and developer partners that serve ads in EEA and the UK.

Google

16 May 2023

More flexibility to help publishers to optimize app revenue

Updated guidance for publishers looking to experiment with monetization strategies

Google

19 Apr 2023

Four ways to build for streaming video in 2023

Inject new growth into your video advertising business in 2023 with actionable insights, optimized yield and flexible integrations.

Google

6 Feb 2023

Get to know our privacy and data tools

Learn how Ad Manager can help you deepen relationships with your audiences, create insights, and activate your data to deliver relevant ads and boost revenue.

Google

30 Jan 2023

4 strategies to drive durable app growth in 2023

4 strategies to help app developers and publishers to drive durable business growth in 2023.

Google

19 Jan 2023

Publisher tips and resources for 2023

To start the year, we’re recapping some of our latest solutions and resources to help all publishers get the most from their advertising in 2023.

Google

18 Jan 2023

Simplifying privacy-safe ads personalization

Google Ad Manager and AdSense partners can now set and use first-party cookies for ads personalization with minimal technical expertise required.

Google

11 Oct 2022

What publishers should focus on now to prepare for privacy changes

Episode 4 in our privacy explainer video series takes a close look at what publishers should be doing today to prepare for upcoming privacy changes.

Google

5 Oct 2022

New ways for publishers to manage first-party data

Read about new and updated features that give publishers added control of their first-party data and how they can share it with their advertising partners.

Google

13 Sep 2022

Advancing transparency for buyers and publishers

Allan Thygesen explains how Google is working to advance transparency in digital advertising with Confirming Gross Revenue

Google

27 Jul 2022

A guide to common Ad Manager policy questions

Ad Manager program policies help ensure we preserve a healthy digital ecosystem for the benefit of all users, advertisers and publishers. But we know we can do more to h…

Google

12 Jul 2022

Celebrate publisher stories on our new website

The new Google for Publishers site celebrates publishers on the ad-supported internet.

Google

16 Jun 2022

Earn more from your video streams through automation

What if managing your video streaming business didn’t have to be so complex? What if your team didn’t have to dig through data across devices, apps, live streams and vid…

Google

19 May 2022

Improved header bidding support in Google Ad Manager

Google Ad Manager is giving publishers more flexibility and choice with improved support for header bidding

Google

27 Apr 2022

Exploring first-party data in our Publisher Privacy Q&A

Take a closer look at what first-party data is, how it’s different from third-party data and the role it plays in the privacy-centric future.

Google

1 Feb 2022

Your 2022 guide to Google Ad Manager

To help keep your business on track for 2022, we are recapping some of last year's biggest tips and best resources.

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20 Jan 2022

4 ways to set your app business up for success in 2022

Top monetization strategies to help app developers drive business growth in 2022.

Google

4 Jan 2022

7 takeaways from our Black and Latinx Publishers Summit

Google hosted the 2021 Black and Latinx Publishers Summit, where industry leaders and publishers shared top tips for growing their businesses.

Google

16 Dec 2021

Why Americas publishers are prioritizing first-party data

Research on using first-party data to better connect with media buyers and maintain a competitive edge.

Google

14 Dec 2021

New European research on the privacy-focused future

Lessons from leading European publishers on how to drive ad sales success in an increasingly privacy-forward digital ecosystem

Google

14 Dec 2021

Behind ads privacy: our latest Publisher Privacy Q&A

In the second episode of our Publisher Privacy Q&A video series, we simplify how the technology behind the Privacy Sandbox works.

Google

17 Nov 2021

New ways for publishers to activate first-party data

New features in Google Ad Manager help publishers activate their first-party identifiers in the programmatic auction.

Google

3 Nov 2021