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It's an (awkward) user friendly spin on what's ultimately a security update. Previously, if an app like FB wanted a bubble, they'd draw a screen overlay via `W
by johnasmith 6y ago
It's an (awkward) user friendly spin on what's ultimately a security update.
Previously, if an app like FB wanted a bubble, they'd draw a screen overlay via `WindowManager`. That's the same API often misused to draw invisible layouts over your banking app. Providing a purpose built bubbles API lets Android close the door on the riskier API.