"You can now download a dex metadata file associated with an app containing a Cloud Profile, which provides information on app performance based on real usage."
"Users can specify their own device profiles when downloading apps from Google Play, which the store uses to deliver the app variant that works for your particular device specifications."
"Researchers and users contributed most of the features of this release, including downloading dex metadata containing Google's Cloud Profiles, which helps them use the tool in their own research."
"Exodus Privacy uses it to power the tool's downloads when they monitor the privacy properties of apps, showcasing the tool's impact on research and privacy monitoring."
The latest version of the command-line Android package downloading software marks a stable milestone after four years of development. New features include downloading dex metadata files for app performance insights, anonymous login via Aurora Store tokens, and customizable device profiles for app downloads. An authentication bug related to the Play Store API has also been addressed. The software is now available for macOS users through Homebrew. Researchers have contributed to these features, utilizing the tool for studies on Android app performance and privacy monitoring.
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