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HarmonyOS

In 2024, a lot has happened to curtail the Apple and Google mobile app monopolies and mobile app developers are exploring exciting opportunities beyond the Google and Apple ecosystems. This blog presents a roundup of some of the key initiatives and how they may evolve in 2025. Read Full Story

As Chinese smartphone manufacturers, like Realme, Oppo, Honor, and Huawei, make significant strides in Europe and other global markets, developers must broaden their scope to include non-GMS Android and HarmonyOS platforms. The days of concentrating solely on Apple, Google, or Samsung ecosystems are fading fast. This global perspective is not just about market reach; it's also about embracing a broader security and privacy posture across diverse operating environments. Read Full Story

Cross-platform development tools such as Flutter and React Native are increasingly being used to develop mobile apps. The financial and organizational advantages of using such frameworks are becoming clearer and any perceived shortcomings are being addressed. But what about security? This blog dives into cross-platform tools and argues that security should be cross-platform too. Read Full Story

This overview outlines the development and adoption of Huawei HarmonyOS and the associated security solution Safety Detect, highlighting some limitations with the approach. As regulations such as the EU DMA force the use of alternative app stores, the dependence of Huawei security features on the use of the Huawei AppGallery app store and ecosystem will also prove to be problematic for developers. We also compare and contrast Huawei HarmonyOS Safety Detect with the comprehensive mobile security offered by Approov. Read Full Story

In today's digital age, mobile applications and APIs play a pivotal role in our daily lives. With the Android ecosystem being the dominant platform, the security of Android apps is a critical concern. Based on privacy concerns and a desire for openness more Android apps than ever are being developed without relying on Google Mobile Services (GMS), commonly known as non-GMS apps. Read Full Story