Google has implemented a new API for Android developers, known as "Play Integrity," which prevents users from sideloading apps from third-party sources. This feature allows developers to restrict unlicensed apps from functioning on Android devices, requiring users to exclusively download from the Google Play Store. This API also includes a new feature that detects apps with security risks and prompts users to exit them, ensuring their safety while using sensitive programs.
The government agency CERT-In has issued a warning for Android smartphone users about various vulnerabilities found in devices running on operating systems Android 12 to 14. These vulnerabilities pose a high risk of unauthorised access to users' smartphones, affecting approximately 70% of Android devices in use in India. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has also announced an extended deadline for its free Aadhaar update scheme until December 2024.