Friday 7 December 2018

Google is working to improve important feature for users

Google has announced it is working with researchers on new initiative for the platform.

Android is Google mobile operating software that harnessed on devices across the globe. In fact Android is used by most of people worldwide that do not have device made by Apple Inc.

Google has continually emphasised security as one of the biggest areas of development for Android.
The firm releases monthly security updates for compatible devices to ensure they run as smoothly as possible.

But Mountain View firms recently announced it is looking take as step further by partnering with experts to improve the long term security of android.

Google announced it was launching a scheme dubbed Android Security and Privacy Research (ASPIRE) that will impact the android ecosystem in the next two to five years.

Although no exact features were discussed, Google was keen to explain how it conducting the new initiative.
The tech behemoth said: "Customisation is one of android greatest strengths. Android open source nature has enabled thousands of device that cover a variety of use cases."

In addition to adding features to the Android Open Source Project, researchers, developers, service providers and device and chipset manufacturers can make updates to improve Android Security.

Google also declared the plan is focused on changing the long term future of Android meaning users may not see immediate changes in the next version of the operating system.

The firm went on ASPIRE goal is encouraging the development of new security and privacy technology that impact the Android ecosystem in the next 2 to 5 years but is not planned for mainline Android development.

This time frame extends beyond the next annual Annual release yo allow adequate time to analyse develop and stablise research info feature before including in the platform.
To collaborate with security researchers were hosting events and creating more channels to contribute reasearch.

Although Android 9 Pie released back in August and presented users with a shot of new features, it appears Google is equally as concerned with the fundamental security backbone of its platform both immediately and in the future.

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