5 verified briefings on Android. Each story includes a plain-English summary, why it matters, and the concrete action engineering teams should take.
Security firms WatchGuard and ESET have identified two active banking trojan campaigns. The Grandoreiro malware targets Windows users, while the BTMOB malware targets Android devices. The campaigns are primarily focused on companies and mobile users in Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and Brazil, aiming to steal financial information.
Security researchers have uncovered a major Android ad fraud operation named 'Trapdoor'. The scheme used 455 malicious apps and extensive infrastructure to generate up to 659 million fraudulent ad bid requests daily, targeting the mobile advertising ecosystem and device users with malvertising.
Google now allows developers to use third-party AI models, including OpenAI's GPT and Anthropic's Claude, directly within Android Studio. This move, announced at Google I/O, gives developers more choice beyond Google's own Gemini model, offering greater flexibility over performance, privacy, and cost for app development.
Google has released new Android command-line tools to support the growing use of AI coding agents. These tools are designed to integrate with AI platforms like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex, enabling developers and their AI assistants to build and manage Android applications more efficiently.
Samsung and Motorola offer competitive Android phones, but they cater to different needs. Samsung often leads with premium features and a polished software experience, while Motorola focuses on affordability and a cleaner version of Android. The best choice depends on budget, software preference, and specific feature requirements.