Although there are still mobiles that are receiving the new Android 13 update, new rumors are already reaching us about the new operating system that will follow it, and one of them is that it plans to block certain apps more strictly.
Not only will you not be able to install these applications in any of the app stores that you use in Android 14, but you will not be able to do so either, even if you download its APK. The blockade goes beyond the Play Store and will affect thousands of applications.
Despite the fact that Android has increased considerably in terms of security and privacy over the years, it will do so even more with innovations that provide greater security to its users. This helps protect us from malware and other problems that can occur while we are using our Android mobile. We tell you how he intends to achieve it.
The apps will be blocked by the system itself
The new rumors that reach us ensure that instead of implementing precautions in the Play Store , new rules could be applied to the entire operating system. The reason for this is that Android apps can be installed in ways other than the Play Store app store. Therefore, it is necessary to take extreme precautions beyond it. Thus, the security of mobiles with the operating system will be increased.
One of the novelties in this regard is that the intention of Android 14 is to block old applications throughout the system . But do not worry because they will not be all or those that have not been updated to the operating system, but rather the applications prior to the Android 6 Marshmallow API level. As we can see, at least for now, compatibility with previous versions is quite broad.
Of course, new components of the source code indicate that Google can renew this limit at any time and block more applications, so Google’s new operating system could come with a surprise too many.
It could also be a decision that corresponds to the manufacturer and this will decide its own limits. Thus, devices of certain brands may be more flexible or strict than others.
Android wants to get rid of outdated apps
What is clear is that Android 14 appears to be configured to block certain outdated and insecure apps , and it may go even further to keep you and your users safe. It will achieve this by preventing you from installing them unless you have extensive knowledge, something inaccessible to a common mobile user. Keep in mind that many cybercriminals target these apps because they are less secure.
This measure forces application developers to keep their apps updated to take advantage of the latest features and security measures of the platform if they want to continue on it.
This month it has been updated forcing the Play Store apps to target at least Android 12 and now we know that with the new update they could block the oldest ones from the operating system itself to prevent them from being installed by other means. It must be taken into account, in any case, that those that have already been installed before will continue to work.