The most interesting new feature in this list, in my opinion:

The most interesting new feature in this list, in my opinion:

“*Dynamic Security Provider* — Offers an alternative to the platform’s secure networking APIs that can be updated more frequently, for faster delivery of security patches.”

I think this means that Google can fix bugs in the Java SSL or HTTPS implementation without an OS revision. This could be a big deal if a Heartbleed-like bug is ever found in Android. But of course any benefit will require that developers use this API…

Originally shared by Abraham Williams

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