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 ...

Google announced the first beta version of Android 17, which includes several privacy and security enhancements.

Android 17 introduces two major security updates. The android:usesCleartextTraffic attribute has been deprecated, and apps targeting API level 37 that enable cleartext traffic without a corresponding ...

Google has released the first beta of Android 17, marking a continuation of its efforts to enhance platform privacy, security ...

Mobile devices are always a tempting target for cybercriminals. That's true not just for consumers but for companies. According to Google, more than half of organizations have pointed to smartphones ...

Let’s face it: getting a security update for your Android phone can sometimes feel like a game of chance. You know they’re important, but you never know exactly when they’ll arrive. For years, ...

Beta 1 now available for download, enforces adaptive design for large screens, delivers professional camera and media tools, ...

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 ...

Over 40% of Android phones no longer get security patches, leaving more than a billion users exposed to malware and spyware.

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Millions of Android users face rising malware threats as outdated software leaves devices exposed, prompting Google to urge ...