The First Developer Preview of Android 15

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/02/first-developer-preview-android15.html

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derpitron• 2 years ago

Android 15's FileIntegrityManager includes new APIs that tap into the power of the fs-verity feature in the Linux kernel. With fs-verity, files can be protected by custom cryptographic signatures, helping you ensure they haven't been tampered with or corrupted. This leads to enhanced security, protecting against potential malware or unauthorized file modifications that could compromise your app's functionality or data.

Seems to me like plain old DRM for "experience providers" at the expense of end users. Why should some app developer have a say in my ability to edit files on my own device?

The systematic neutering of Android's pro user tinkering capabilities continues unabated.

Android 15 brings Android AD Services up to extension level 10, incorporating the latest version of the Privacy Sandbox on Android, part of our work to develop new technologies that improve user privacy and enable effective, personalized advertising experiences for mobile apps.

Only a fool would believe this measure is meant for the benefit of anyone but adtech companies.

The First Developer Preview of Android 15

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