Treasury Secretary Says U.S. Economy To Slow Amid Iran Tensions

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 16, 2026

Economy In Transition

Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, said the economy is expected to slow this quarter amid tensions linked to Iran. He added that overall conditions remain stable with expectations of a rebound. Speaking on CNBC, Bessent pointed to microeconomic data indicating continued underlying strength despite near-term pressures.

Retail Gasoline Sales Under Scrutiny

Bessent said the Treasury Department is monitoring retail gasoline pricing, focusing on transparency as prices rise and adjust downward. Oversight is intended to ensure consistent pricing behavior across the market. The approach reflects efforts to maintain consumer confidence and market stability.

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A Steady Outlook Amid Fluctuating Prices

Bessent said recent oil price movements are not significantly affecting inflation expectations. Current fluctuations in fuel costs are being assessed within broader macroeconomic conditions. Comments suggest a limited short-term impact on the inflation outlook.

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Google Sets New Android App Rules To Cut Memory Use

by News Editor

August 28, 2026

Google is introducing new quality requirements for Android apps as developers face tighter constraints on device memory and broader hardware supply pressures.

The company announced two new requirements this week. One focuses on reducing apps’ memory use and improving code efficiency, while the other requires apps to restore users’ sign-in status when they move to a new Android device.

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Google Sets New Memory Performance Rules

Google said the mobile industry is facing “significant hardware supply constraints that are altering device memory availability,” which could affect app performance and the user experience.

Under the new rules, developers will need to meet thresholds covering areas including dynamic memory and bitmap usage. Additional code optimisation requirements are designed to reduce slowdowns and crashes linked to excessive resource use.

Google is also rolling out tools that alert developers when their apps exceed the new limits. More diagnostic features are planned later this year, including deeper analysis through Android’s Memory Limiter, which restricts excessive memory use.

Developers have until February 2027 to comply with the new standards, according to Google’s Android Developer documentation.

Zero-Tap Sign-In Requirement Starts In 2027

A separate requirement will apply to all apps distributed through Google Play. By April 2027, apps that use optional or mandatory sign-ins must automatically restore a user’s sign-in state when they move between Android devices.

The feature will rely on Android’s Restore Credentials API, which is designed to transfer sign-in credentials during device migration without requiring users to log in again.

Google said the new standards are intended to help developers maintain app performance and simplify device transitions as device specifications and memory availability change.

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