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Android 15 Enhanced Confirmation Mode to guard privacy from risky apps

Android 15 is expected to introduce a new Enhanced Confirmation Mode. It will safeguard your privacy from risky sideloaded applications. Google seems to be working on addressing an OS loophole concern, ensuring enhanced security in Android.
Google is developing a new Enhanced Confirmation Mode for Android 15. It would be an advanced variant of Restricted Settings functionality. The ECM dialog will say, “for your security, this setting is currently unavailable” when you try to enable an app’s Accessibility or Notification Listener service.
When triggered, the dialog will expand on the reasoning a bit by adding that “this app has requested the %1$s permission, which is a restricted setting because it can put your security & privacy at risk. Restriction to this permission may prevent this app from working.”
The expanded dialog will also feature two buttons entitled “Learn more” and “OK.” Android 15’s Enhanced Confirmation Mode checks an allowlist, which is preloaded in the factory image. This allowlist determines which packages and installers are exempt from any restrictions.
If you try to assign Accessibility or Notification Listener service permission to a sideloaded app, you won’t be able to skip the Restricted Settings window. It will also disable unwanted approvals leading to permit malicious third-party apps to gain highly privileged permissions.

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Google Photos gets a simpler, smarter photo editor

Google Photos has introduced a new photo editor that is easier to use and smarter than before. The updated editor features a cleaner look, making it simple for anyone to find and use editing tools. Instead of hiding options in menus, the new design puts everything you need right at your fingertips.
When you open a photo to edit, you’ll see clear, easy-to-understand options like crop, adjust, and filters. The tools are grouped in a way that makes sense, so you can quickly find what you want. For example, if you want to change the brightness or contrast, those settings are grouped. If you want to add a filter, there’s a separate section for that.
One of the best new features is the smart suggestions. Google Photos now uses AI to recommend edits that can make your pictures look better. For instance, it might suggest fixing the lighting or making colors pop. These suggestions show up at the bottom of the screen, and you can apply them with just one tap.
Overall, the new Google Photos editor is designed to help everyone, even beginners, make their photos look great with less effort. The changes make editing faster, easier, and more fun, so you can spend more time enjoying your pictures and less time figuring out how to edit them.
Google brings fresh updates to Maps, Gemini, and Drive

Google is rolling out several updates to make its apps easier and more enjoyable to use.
New look for Google Maps on wear os
Google Maps on smartwatches with Wear OS is getting a new design using Material 3. This update adds bigger buttons, rounded shapes, and more colorful icons, making it simpler to find and use features while on the go. The new style also matches the look of other Google apps, giving everything a modern and unified feel. You’ll see these changes soon if you have a compatible smartwatch.
Gemini app now lets you upload videos
The Gemini app, Google’s AI assistant, now lets users upload videos directly from their phones. Before, you could only upload photos, but now you can add videos too. This makes it easier to ask Gemini questions about what’s in your videos or get help with tasks that involve video content. This feature is available on both Android and iOS devices, making Gemini even more helpful for everyday use.
Google Drive scanner gets a new bottom bar
Google Drive’s scanner feature is also getting an update. The scanner now has a new bottom bar with clear buttons for taking photos, choosing images from your gallery, and accessing recent scans. This change makes it much easier to scan and save documents quickly. The update is designed to help users organize their files with less hassle and more speed.
These updates show Google’s focus on making its apps more user-friendly and visually appealing, helping people get things done faster and with less effort.
Streaming now beats regular TV, and YouTube is on top

Streaming services have just passed traditional TV in popularity for the first time ever. More people are now watching shows and videos through streaming platforms instead of regular cable or satellite TV. YouTube is leading this big change, with the highest number of viewers among all streaming services. This shows that people prefer watching content online, where they can choose what and when to watch, instead of sticking to TV schedules.
The shift is clear: streaming offers more choices and flexibility. People can watch their favorite shows, movies, and videos anytime, anywhere, and on any device. YouTube stands out not just because of its huge library of content, but also because it is easy to use and has something for everyone, from music videos to tutorials and vlogs.
Alongside this, YouTube Music has added a new feature that lets users share song lyrics easily. Now, if you find a song you like, you can quickly share its lyrics with your friends through messages or social media. This makes it more fun to connect with others over music and helps people discover new songs together.
In short, streaming is now the main way people watch video content, and YouTube is at the center of this trend. With new features like lyrics sharing, YouTube continues to make watching and listening online even better for everyone.
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