Google is raising the bar for Android apps.
Google Play is introducing 2 new app quality requirements focused on performance and security:
🧠 1. Lower memory usage
Apps will be measured for:
• Dynamic memory (RAM + swap)
• Bitmap/image memory
• DEX code optimization
Developers will need at least 25% optimization, shrinking and obfuscation for eligible apps.
📅 Enforcement starts February 2027. Apps that consistently exceed the thresholds could face reduced visibility and publishing capabilities on Google Play.
🔐 2. Zero-Tap Sign-In
When users move to a new Android phone, supported apps will need to automatically restore their sign-in state using Android’s Restore Credentials API.
No entering passwords again. No extra taps.
📅 This requirement starts April 2027.
Google is also adding new tools in Play Console to help developers track memory usage, out-of-memory crashes and DEX optimization.
In short: less RAM usage + faster onboarding + better security. 📱⚡
Google has updated its My Pixel app icon to adaptively match the specific color of your Pixel 11 handset
Instead of the standard blue icon, the My Pixel app now automatically displays an icon that reflects the physical color of your Pixel 11 device. Search functionality is also available in the app now.
✅ Details and screenshots - https://t.co/DydtDWjg8n