For years, Google has been working hard to make Android an OS that is as secure as it is functional, without sacrificing the virtues that distinguish it from more restrictive competitors, such as iOS.

Google could soon extend Play Protect to scan PWAs and WebAPKs during installation. This new feature could protect users from malicious PWAs used for phishing and data theft. Google has been silently ...

Google Play Store has started rolling out a new “Pause” feature for Play Protect, allowing users to temporarily disable app security scans. Unlike the previous “Turn off” option, the new feature ...

Google announced increased safety measures that will roll out soon to its Play Store. In an attempt to create a safer Android Ecosystem, Google will expand Play Protect to “target malicious ...

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 ...

Google announces major purge of low-quality apps from Play Store starting August 31, 2024, focusing on enhanced security and user experience. Google removes another malicious app from Play Store ...

Google is introducing a new defense for Android called ‘Developer Verification’ to block malware installations from sideloaded apps sourced from outside the official Google Play app store. For apps on ...

Google is strengthening Android security to tackle rising smartphone theft, announcing new anti-theft protections with its latest update. The features are mainly rolling out with Android 16, ...

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Google's new Android Theft Protection uses AI, biometrics and auto-locking to stop phone thieves in their tracks. Here's how ...