Because potentially harmful applications are very rare, most people will never see a warning or any other indication that they have this additional layer of protection. But we do expect a small number of people to see warnings (which look similar to the existing Verify apps warnings) as a result of this new capability. The good news is that very few people have ever encountered this; in fact, we’ve found that fewer than 0.18% of installs in the last year occurred after someone received a warning that the app was potentially harmful.
Even though the risk is miniscule, we’re committed to making sure that the best available security protections are available to all Android users. This includes service-based protections such as Verify apps, as well as security features within the platform itself. Posted by Rich Cannings, Android Security Engineer
Great. But what's this going to do to battery and performance? Some of us already have security software, such as Lookout. Would this not be redundant AND required since I assume this rolls out with Google Play Services?
Aside from security. I've just upgraded my galaxy note 3 to 4.4.2 and like many others all over the world am experiencing issues with signal and connectivity. I and thousands of others are posting requests for info and solutions everywhere and no one seems to want to reply to anyone with answers. ! The only answer that is feasible so far has come from those who have rooted their handset and reinstalled the old 'radio' setup from android 4.3 . I don't want to root my handset but feel this may be the only way to get a decent signal again.
Same here. I get very frustrated with the 4.4.2 . I always have been very happy with Android but that feeling is gone now. I was forced info those updates without needing them and now my good working Nexus 4 is turned into something that failes on bluetooth, volume control and it eats my battery. Google doesn't even communicate about this. Looks like google had become the same as Microsoft now, I have known google when they were young and had a social vision. Now they joined a consumer-bugging rat race.
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Is the rollout via a Google Play Services update?
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DeleteGreat. But what's this going to do to battery and performance? Some of us already have security software, such as Lookout. Would this not be redundant AND required since I assume this rolls out with Google Play Services?
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ReplyDeleteHow will it come as an update our will we even kno we got it?
ReplyDeleteAside from security. I've just upgraded my galaxy note 3 to 4.4.2 and like many others all over the world am experiencing issues with signal and connectivity. I and thousands of others are posting requests for info and solutions everywhere and no one seems to want to reply to anyone with answers. ! The only answer that is feasible so far has come from those who have rooted their handset and reinstalled the old 'radio' setup from android 4.3 . I don't want to root my handset but feel this may be the only way to get a decent signal again.
ReplyDeleteSame here. I get very frustrated with the 4.4.2 . I always have been very happy with Android but that feeling is gone now. I was forced info those updates without needing them and now my good working Nexus 4 is turned into something that failes on bluetooth, volume control and it eats my battery. Google doesn't even communicate about this. Looks like google had become the same as Microsoft now, I have known google when they were young and had a social vision. Now they joined a consumer-bugging rat race.
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