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Android apps can now check security patches down to individual device components

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Android apps can now check security patches down to individual device components

Google released stable versions of AndroidX Security State libraries that let developers check the security patch status of individual device components rather than the entire device. Phone manufacturers and developers building over-the-air (OTA) update systems can now use a standardized approach to determine which security updates are available and ready for installation on specific devices.

Why it matters: Android app developers and OTA system builders need these libraries to provide users with precise security patch information and improve update targeting across diverse device hardware configurations.

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