The Android OS ecosystem has received a new “System Key Verifier” app. This system-level service helps Android device users establish and authenticate the identity of the person they are chatting with ...

Back in July, Google detailed a new “System services” page to update background apps that help power your Android device. Besides Google Play services, there are a ton of other first-party ...

Google has silently restores the uninstall button for system apps that went missing from the Play Store about a week ago.

Many Android users have noticed recently that a “SafetyCore” app has appeared on their devices. What is it? Google’s immediate explanation doesn’t offer much detail, but there are answers. The ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Google testing new Play Store layout for Android system apps. These listings are less detailed with limited information ...