Google has introduced a new feature in an upcoming Android update that shows which apps are aware of its Advanced Protection mode, a high-security setting that users can configure on their device. The “Apps that ask for Advanced Protection state” page provides transparency into how individual apps interact with the Android security framework.
The feature is part of the October Google Play services update and allows users to see a list of applications that check the system’s Advanced Protection status. This information can help apps adjust their internal security protocols to match the user’s system-level security posture. While only first-party Google apps were initially accessing this status, third-party browsers and messaging apps could potentially use it to enhance their own security measures.
The feature is currently being tested in a limited phase, with only one device activated on a beta release of Android 16. As the update rolls out, the availability of this new screen is expected to expand to more devices.
Source: https://dataconomy.com/2025/10/15/android-16-now-shows-which-apps-sneak-in-your-security-settings