A few days ago we told you that the boost Android Oreo needed to consolidate, it would still be pending. However, from Mountain View they continue to step on the accelerator to improve not only the market share of the last member of the green robot family, but also, to win the favor of users, something key to improve this implementation, thanks to the incorporation of new security measures.
More details about another advance in this matter, it would be aimed primarily at manufacturers who install this software in their future models. Next we will tell you more about it and we will briefly review the other improvements that have defined the eighth version of the most used platform in the world since its official arrival just a few weeks ago. Will they be effective and will they help to improve the protection of millions of potential users?
Android Oreo will stop unstable copies
When in the past we talked to you about some Chinese mobiles, we told you that in some cases, they boasted of having the latest versions of this interface but that later, they were unstable and dangerous copies that could put at risk not only the normal operation of the terminals but the privacy of the public. From now on, there will be a function of verified boot Through which, it will be possible to know if there is any altered software running on the terminal. Project Treble will be linked to this change.
Hacking, another of the fronts that seem to be resolved
Another measure that has also transpired and that has been officially announced since Google, is the creation of Android Verified Boot, a feature that simplifies the process of updating to the latest stable versions and makes them faster. This prevents access to previous versions that may contain security gaps. In addition, device manufacturers will have more to say in this regard, as they will be able to directly participate in the protection of terminals if they are improperly blocked or stolen.
The other measures
At its launch, something that drew attention to this interface was the fact that the permissions that users will have to give to applications will now be more controlled and the use of personal data will be informed at all times when downloading them. Do you think that all these actions can have a significant impact? We leave you available all the news about Android Oreo so you can learn more about it.