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Android is getting upgraded theft protection features. Updates include expanded Identity Check and Remote Lock. The features are available now. Google announced this week a new set of theft protection ...

Learn key Android privacy settings and android security tips that help protect android data daily by controlling app permissions, Google tracking, lock screen access, and network safety. Pixabay, ...

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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google has begun posting security bulletins for Android XR, which means these will be something to keep an eye ...

Google released the January 2026 Android Security Bulletin, fixing a critical zero-click vulnerability in the Dolby Digital Plus Codec. While Pixel users already received this patch in December, they ...

Google's December 2025 security update patched 107 vulnerabilities for Android devices. For a complete catalog of all the issues, you can refer to the update notes hosted on the the Android Security ...

You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...

I recently wrote about another banking malware that uses accessibility settings to steal information, such as bank credentials and other passwords, while running in the background. Now, more malware ...

Google has released patches for a 107 vulnerabilities today, but cybercriminals were already exploiting two critical flaws before the fixes arrived. The December security bulletin revealed that ...

With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, ...