Google is stepping up its device security game for Android users, with long-promised theft protection tools that are beginning to make their way to select devices this week. Spotted by Android ...

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Starting with Android 16, anyone with a compatible Android phone – not just Pixel users – can activate Advanced Protection, Google’s strongest security mode for mobile devices. Until now, many of the ...

When users download new apps on Android devices, Play Protect automatically scans them for malware. An additional layer of protection is being introduced for sideloaded apps. According to MSPowerUser, ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google is highlighting many of the new and improved security/privacy settings getting launched as part of ...

Google has started rolling out three Theft Protection features for Android devices. These features will rely on multiple sensors to lock the device immediately after a thief steals it. Android ...

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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Back at Google I/O, Google announced a big set of security features called Theft Protection that would be ...

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 ...

LONDON, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cybersecurity company NordVPN is rolling out a Scam Call Protection feature for Android users in the United States, giving people a new way to spot and dodge ...