Every new version of Android comes with a new API level, which changes how the app framework functions, adding new features, new restrictions, and new security measures.

Targeting the latest API level is a signal by the developer that they have tried their app on the newest version of Android and confirmed that it works with all the new features.

Android OS version: Android 14 Devices affected: all beginning with Android 14 Maps SDK Version: all versions below and including 11.0.0-beta.5 Set targetSdk of an app using the mapbox-maps sdk to api ...

We've detected that your app is targeting an old version of Android. To provide users with a safe and secure experience, Google Play requires all apps to meet target API level requirements. From ...

Talking of the latest update to Android (Version 5.1 of Lollipop rolls out)… Google has just officially announced the 5.1 SDK, which now represents API Level 22, to enable development and testing of ...

To help reduce malware, Android 14 will begin fully blocking the installation of apps that target outdated versions of Android.

This just applies to new apps. However, from November, existing apps on Android will also need to target an API level within two years of the latest OS release, a level of 31 or higher.

A Trojanized version of the popular 2048 math game is swiping the personal information of Android users.