Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Android 16 is adding a new Advanced Protection Mode API
Apps can check if you're enrolled in APM and then apply any extra security measures they deem necessary to safeguard your data.
This seems to be the Android native version of Google's Advanced Protection Program.
I first reported on Android 16's support for Advanced Protection Mode back in October, but it wasn't clear if the API would be open to 3P apps. However, these comments from some Googlers seem to confirm that'll be the case.
Apps can check if you're enrolled in APM and then apply any extra security measures they deem necessary to safeguard your data.
This seems to be the Android native version of Google's Advanced Protection Program.
I first reported on Android 16's support for Advanced Protection Mode back in October, but it wasn't clear if the API would be open to 3P apps. However, these comments from some Googlers seem to confirm that'll be the case.
Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Android is getting ready to support the new Eclipsa Audio format for 3D sounds
At CES 2025, Samsung announced that its 2025 TVs and soundbars will be able to playback YouTube videos that support the new Eclipsa Audio format.
Eclipsa Audio is based on the spatial audio format that Samsung, Google, Arm, and the Alliance for Open Media co-developed called Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF). IAMF is being pushed as a royalty-free spatial audio format in contrast to Dolby Atmos.
On the Android side, the latest Media3 1.5.0 release includes the
For context, check out this article from Engadget.
At CES 2025, Samsung announced that its 2025 TVs and soundbars will be able to playback YouTube videos that support the new Eclipsa Audio format.
Eclipsa Audio is based on the spatial audio format that Samsung, Google, Arm, and the Alliance for Open Media co-developed called Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF). IAMF is being pushed as a royalty-free spatial audio format in contrast to Dolby Atmos.
On the Android side, the latest Media3 1.5.0 release includes the
media3-decoder-iamf module that allows for playback of IAMF audio tracks in MP4 files. However, developers will need to build the libiamf decoder locally. The Android media framework is also getting ready to support IAMF decoders. So far an empty build rule and boilerplate code for the decoder have been added.For context, check out this article from Engadget.
Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Google TV devices on Android 14, Google Nest devices, Chromecast, and some LG TVs can now locally control your Matter-enabled smart home devices
Google said at CES 2025 that it had integrated the Home Runtime into these devices, enabling them to control Matter devices without an Internet connection. Viewing or controlling these devices will now be faster, more reliable, and more private.
Google said at CES 2025 that it had integrated the Home Runtime into these devices, enabling them to control Matter devices without an Internet connection. Viewing or controlling these devices will now be faster, more reliable, and more private.
Forwarded from Mishaal's Android News Feed
Mishaal's Android News Feed
Google TV devices on Android 14, Google Nest devices, Chromecast, and some LG TVs can now locally control your Matter-enabled smart home devices Google said at CES 2025 that it had integrated the Home Runtime into these devices, enabling them to control Matter…
While I'm on the subject of smart home control, I thought I'd mention that Android 16 is adding a new PackageManager API that lets apps determine whether an Android device has Thread network support.
FCC docs suggest the Pixel 9 series has a Thread radio, but it's currently not utilized. That could change this year, though.
FCC docs suggest the Pixel 9 series has a Thread radio, but it's currently not utilized. That could change this year, though.
Forwarded from Bones' Tech Garage
Not going to say you should but it's an interesting idea. I use Pi for this function but an old laptop or other dusty old machine can become a great hardware firewall.
https://www.xda-developers.com/use-old-pc-dedicated-firewall-at-home/
https://www.xda-developers.com/use-old-pc-dedicated-firewall-at-home/
XDA
5 reasons you should use an old PC as a dedicated firewall in your home
Give your old PC parts a new lease on life protecting your network
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GAY FEMBOY HAS ATTACKED 86% OF THE ROUTERS WORLD WIDE!
A botnet named GayFemboy has started evolving, now distributing large-scale DDOS attacks.The creators of this botnet are exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to increase the size.
The GayFemboy botnet began last year but has increased heavily since.
That is it, I am done with the world, I have seen everything I wanted to see!
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👨💻 @agamtechtricks
A botnet named GayFemboy has started evolving, now distributing large-scale DDOS attacks.The creators of this botnet are exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities to increase the size.
The GayFemboy botnet began last year but has increased heavily since.
That is it, I am done with the world, I have seen everything I wanted to see!
🔗 Read more
👨💻 @agamtechtricks
https://youtu.be/r5C38--z8OQ
Don't trust this woman at all. She's saying apple is recommended Lmao. And they are even recommending signal and we know that's a honey pot.
Stop listening to YouTubers
Don't trust this woman at all. She's saying apple is recommended Lmao. And they are even recommending signal and we know that's a honey pot.
Stop listening to YouTubers
YouTube
You want Privacy? Ditch iOS and Android and use the best privacy phone (2025 edition)
Many of you asked for shorter videos. So here you go.
Full interview coming soon.
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Forwarded from NoGoolag
Here’s Everything You Still Can’t Say on “Free Speech” Meta Platforms
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Here's Everything You Still Can't Say on "Free Speech" Meta Platforms
If you think Meta is now a free speech platform, don't hold your breath.
Forwarded from Gizchina.com
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen to lose its Bluetooth functionality
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/01/10/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-s-pen-changes/
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/01/10/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-s-pen-changes/
Forwarded from The Hacker News
🛑 U.S. Justice Department indicts 3 Russian nationals involved in laundering millions through cryptocurrency mixers Blender`io and Sinbad`io.
Full details inside: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/doj-indicts-three-russians-for.html
Full details inside: https://thehackernews.com/2025/01/doj-indicts-three-russians-for.html