Google's Advanced Protection Mode may soon restrict apps using accessibility APIs to enhance security for high-risk Android ...

Your Android's most powerful security feature is off by default - how to turn it on ASAP ...

Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while ...

Google has built what it calls its strongest security layer for Android phones, yet the vast majority of users have never turned it on. Advanced Protection, a device-level mode that bundles multiple ...

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With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to ...

Android security update adds preventative user blocks. Update, May 16, 2025: This story, originally published May 14, has been updated with news of more security features that have either arrived or ...

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.

Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

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