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Android users who rely on ADB for debugging and device control may soon find that door closing. Google appears to be working on restrictions to on-device ADB access, a move that would tighten security but frustrate developers and power users who depend on that low-level access for legitimate work. It's the classic tension between locking things down and keeping them open.
On the privacy front, GrapheneOS has published a detailed breakdown of how it protects data on locked devices from extraction attempts. The project lays out the technical layers standing between forensic tools and your personal data, and it's a serious read for anyone who cares about what happens to a phone when it leaves your hands.
And for Python developers, the linter Ruff has jumped to version zero point sixteen point zero with a notable expansion — default rules have grown from fifty-nine to four hundred thirteen. That's a significant shift in what gets flagged out of the box, meaning teams may want to review their configurations before upgrading blindly.
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