Android adds OpenID support for simpler digital credentials

A request for access to virtual identity data as Google gives Android an OpenID upgrade to make handling digital credentials like virtual driving licences much easier and more secure.

Google has given Android an OpenID upgrade to make handling digital credentials like virtual driving licences much easier and more secure.

With native support for OpenID standards, Android apps and services can talk the same language when it comes to verifying who you are digitally.

This update uses Android's existing Credential Manager system (specifically, the DigitalCredential API) to bring in support for OpenID4VP (for showing your credentials) and OpenID4VCI (for...

1 May 2025 | Android

Google bolsters Android security for app developers and users

Google mascot with a shield on its shirt illustrating the Android platform security advancements being made by the company to protect app developers and users.

App developers in the Android ecosystem can breathe a little easier knowing that Google is doubling down on platform security.

Suzanne Frey – VP, Product, Trust & Growth for Android & Play at Google – has outlined a series of enhancements designed to make it simpler for developers to create secure apps while simultaneously fortifying the protection of the Google Play Store for millions of users worldwide.

"Knowing that you’re building on a safe, secure...

26 March 2025 | Android

Arm unleashes ASR upscaling to boost mobile gaming performance

Illustration of a rocket on a mobile device as Arm announces ASR during Game Developers Conference, an upscaling technology promising to boost mobile gaming performance without compromising fidelity and battery life.

At GDC, Arm launched ASR (Accuracy Super Resolution)—an upscaling technology promising to boost mobile gaming performance without compromising fidelity and battery life.

For years, a fundamental challenge has plagued mobile game developers: how to strike the perfect balance between visuals and performance. Thanks to ASR, that difficult choice will be less of a problem.

First announced last year, Arm ASR is now available to all mobile game developers. Plugins for both...

19 March 2025 | Android

OpenAI launches tools to build AI agents faster

Several OpenAI logos as the company announces a suite of new APIs and tools designed to streamline the creation of AI agents, addressing the challenges faced by software developers in building production-ready applications.

OpenAI has announced a suite of new APIs and tools designed to streamline the creation of AI agents, addressing the challenges faced by software developers in building production-ready applications.

According to OpenAI, “we’re releasing the first set of building blocks that will help developers and enterprises build useful and reliable agents.” These agents are defined as “systems that independently accomplish tasks on behalf of users.”

The announcement follows...

12 March 2025 | API

Android 16 Developer Preview 2: Key changes and enhancements

Android 16 logo as Google announces Developer Preview 2 of the upcoming OS that features numerous changes, features, and improvements for developers to ensure their apps are ready for the latest update to the platform.

Google has released the second developer preview of Android 16, offering an advanced look at upcoming features, improvements, and changes to give developers ample time for adaptation.

This latest release is focused on enhancing app experiences, improving battery life, boosting performance, and minimising compatibility issues.

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in Android 16 Developer Preview 2 (DP2):

Performance improvements and debugging tools

System...

18 December 2024 | Android

Vulkan 1.4: Khronos mandates key graphics features

Screenshot from Baldur's Gate 3, a game by Larian Studios that features Vulkan as The Khronos Group announces version 1.4 of the graphics API that mandates features for developers.

The Khronos Group has unveiled Vulkan 1.4, an update to its cross-platform 3D graphics and compute API that mandates support for numerous previously optional features.

The latest version integrates several proven capabilities into its core specification, marking a shift towards ensuring consistent functionality across different platforms whilst simplifying application development and deployment.

Geraint North, VP of Developer Platforms at Arm, said: "To meet growing...

3 December 2024 | API

Mobile network APIs: Developers highlight priorities

Photo of a cell tower illustrating research into the preference of developers regarding mobile network APIs as the GSMA Open Gateway initiative goes from strength-to-strength.

The GSMA Open Gateway for mobile network APIs has made remarkable strides on the supply side, with operators responsible for 75% of the global mobile market share joining the initiative. Since June 2024, over 15 new operators have come on board.

This adoption contrasts sharply with efforts from a decade ago, such as the One API project, which faltered due to fragmentation and varying standards across different countries. The current initiative addresses these issues with common...

29 November 2024 | API

Anthropic launches Message Batches API for Claude

Illustration by Anthropic AI depicting their Message Batches API for developers to take full advantage of the Claude large language model.

Anthropic has launched its Message Batches API, which offers developers a cost-effective solution for processing large volumes of Claude queries asynchronously. 

Through the Message Batches API, developers can now send batches of up to 10,000 queries. These batches are processed in less than 24 hours and come at a 50% reduction in cost compared to standard API calls—representing a significant advancement in handling non-time-sensitive tasks more efficiently.

The...

9 October 2024 | API

Android 15: Developer productivity and UX take centre stage

Google has announced the release of Android 15, making the source code readily available through the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).

Supported Pixel devices are set to receive the update in the coming weeks, with a wider rollout to devices from manufacturers like Samsung, Honor, and OnePlus planned for the coming months.

“Android 15 continues our mission of building a private and secure platform that helps improve your productivity while giving you new capabilities...

4 September 2024 | Android

Sterling Chin, Postman: Transforming API testing and documentation with AI

In an interview ahead of AI & Big Data Expo Europe, Sterling Chin, Senior Developer Advocate at Postman, shed light on the company's AI-powered tool Postbot and its impact on API development.

Postbot is Postman's intelligent assistant designed to tackle two perennial pain points in API development: testing and documentation.

"The major pain points that Postbot solves is allowing you to – by click of a button – generate tests for your APIs, generate...

12 August 2024 | API