Swift Comes to Android:Swift Gets Official Android Support
Swift, Apple’s popular programming language, is now getting official support on Android. A new team called the Swift on Android Working Group is working to make Swift apps run smoothly on Android devices—just like they do on Apple platforms. This means developers won’t need to rely on complicated patches or extra tools anymore. Everything will be supported with a single, unified system. The group is also updating key Swift libraries like Foundation and Dispatch to work well with Android. They plan to decide which Android versions and devices will be supported and build strong testing systems to make sure Swift updates won’t break anything on Android. All of this will help make Swift a trusted language for Android development.
Better Tools and Smooth Integration
The new group is focused on more than just getting Swift to run—they want it to run well. They’re building good debugging tools and working on ways for Swift and Android’s Java to work together better. They’re also figuring out how to package Swift code into Android apps easily, which has been a challenge before.
Even better, the team is helping the wider Swift community. They’ll assist with making popular Swift libraries work on Android, too. The whole process is open to everyone. Developers can join meetings and discussions through the Swift Forums. The group includes experienced developers, and anyone can contribute ideas or feedback.
Android Adds OpenID for Digital Credentials
Google has added support for OpenID to Android, making digital identity easier and safer. This means apps can now use digital versions of things like driving licenses, passports, school certificates, or event tickets. These credentials can be stored in any supported app—like Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet, or even 1Password—and shared securely when needed.
When another app or website needs to verify your ID, Android will check all your wallet apps and show you the credentials you can use. You pick which one to share—keeping you in control. Everything is done securely and can even work across devices using encryption.
Secure and Developer-Friendly Future
This update helps both users and developers. Apps can now offer identity verification, and developers can build apps that hold digital credentials—like airline points or gym memberships. Users benefit by having one easy way to manage and share their digital documents.
Together, these changes—Swift support on Android and OpenID-powered credentials—are helping developers build better apps across platforms. They also give users more freedom and better security. It’s a big step toward a future where developers can choose their tools freely, and users stay in control of their data.
Who’s using this already?
This isn’t just a plan for the future — it’s already happening.
According to Livne, “As Google Wallet announced yesterday, soon users will be able to use digital credentials to recover Amazon accounts, access health services through CVS and MyChart by Epic, and verify their identity on platforms like Uber and Bumble.”
These examples show how powerful and flexible digital credentials can be. They’re helping with things like account recovery, accessing sensitive medical information, and verifying your identity on platforms where trust is key. Best of all, these features will work with any compatible wallet app — not just Google Wallet.
And it’s not just Google leading the charge. Livne added, “We’re also happy to share that both Samsung Wallet and 1Password will support digital credentials and work with Android’s Credential Manager API using the OpenID standard.”
This is great news for users. With big names like Samsung and 1Password joining in, there’s more choice and broader industry support.This update also brings exciting opportunities for developers. Any Android app can now support verifying digital credentials. Developers can even create their own apps to securely store specific credentials — like frequent flyer numbers or loyalty cards — that users can share with other services.By adding support for OpenID standards directly into Android, Google is making digital identity management simpler, safer, and more user-friendly for everyone.
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