Google Keep is being upgraded to a system app in Android 16, implying it will have more powerful features. System apps are vital to the Android OS and have deep access; only root access can uninstall ...

With Android 16 Developer Preview 2, Google Keep is now a system app, meaning it cannot be uninstalled. You’ll still be able to disable the app, though, putting it in a dormant state. The decision to ...

Google Play Services could soon get a new “System services” section. This section will help track updates for core Android system apps, ensuring they remain up-to-date. Over the past few years, ...

The Android OS ecosystem has received a new “System Key Verifier” app. This system-level service helps Android device users establish and authenticate the identity of the person they are chatting with ...

Google is working on a new "System services" section in Play Services to update essential Android components. Users without auto-updates can easily install critical patches from this new section. The ...