Wi-Fi Goes Long Range on New WiLo Standard
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https://cybernews.com/security/google-pixel-9-phone-beams-data-and-awaits-commands/ @theVakhovskeIsTaken @dvrkplayer hehe data go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Update on murena.io service outage - /e/OS Foundation & Community / Announcements - /e/OS community
https://community.e.foundation/t/update-on-murena-io-service-outage/61781

Google is testing a new version of Chrome for Android with extensions support

The new Desktop Android project brings browser extensions support to Chrome for Android, but there's a catch: It's not intended for mobile devices at the moment.

More details on this new project can be found in my latest article on Android Authority.

The October 2024 Android Security Bulletin is now live.

The Android Security Bulletin for October 2024 is the first bulletin after the launch of Android 15, and it lists some fixes for security vulnerabilities that impact the latest version.

Fortunately, there are no "critical" severity vulnerabilities in this month's bulletin.

The Search for an AOSP Developer Community.

At the recent Linux Plumbers Conference, Chris Simmonds, who organizes the bi-monthly AOSP and AAOS meetup, did a talk about the need for an AOSP Developer Community.

There are a lot of great online and offline communities for Android app developers, but nothing of the sort exists for Android platform developers, which is a big shame.

The closest thing for me is a few Telegram/Discord groups I hang out in, but none are open to the public or really focused on AOSP discussions.

I support this effort and look forward to helping foster a new AOSP developer community! If you're an Android platform developer who wants to be involved, let me know!

Breaking: the Judge in the Epic v Google case has just issued his final ruling, which states that Google must open up its Play Store catalog to 3P app stores and distribute those 3P app stores within Google Play.

The judge also ruled that Google can't require Google Play app billing, stop developers from telling users about other ways to pay, stop developers from linking to alternative distribution methods, and more.

These are HUGE changes, the implications of which will be massive to Google's Play Store business.

Highly recommend reading The Verge's coverage for the full breakdown!

Google has announced that they are appealing this decision and asking the court to pause Epic's requested changes to the Play Store and Android.

Google Will Track Your Location 'Every 15 Minutes'–'Even with GPS Disabled'
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uBlock Origin supports filtering CNAME cloaking sites on Firefox now
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Wigle.net: All the networks, found by everyone
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Here is where the DOJ talks about Android, Chrome, and Play in the recently unsealed "PLAINTIFFS’ PROPOSED REMEDY FRAMEWORK" document.

Community is at the core of open-source! 🤓 🤝

https://news.itsfoss.com/open-source-community/

μLauncher

µLauncher is an Android home screen that lets you launch apps using swipe gestures and button presses. It is minimal, efficient and free of distraction. Your home screen only displays the date, time and a wallpaper. Pressing back or swiping up (this can be configures) opens a list of all installed apps, which can be searched efficiently.

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Grit

A simple ToDo list and Habit Tracker

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