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You'll now be able to see the apps aware of and able to tap into Android 16's Advanced Protection security mode.

Now that most people have huge amounts of personal data on their phones, security is more important than ever—even if most people care a lot more about apps, ease of use, design, and price. But the ...

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

Samsung has started rolling out the October 2025 Android security update to the Galaxy S24 series. 26 security fixes are ...

When you build a mobile app, two kinds of risks hide inside it. One lives in the code, and the risks are hard-coded secrets, weak encryption, and forgotten debug settings. The other only appears when ...

Google’s new solution to escape fake text message scams can prove to be a savior for Android users. Here’s all you need to ...

As @tarunvats33 reports, the October security patch is live for the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S24 in Thailand. Typically, ...

One of the best app options for setting up your phone as a security camera is Alfred. It's cross-platform, so it doesn't matter if your old phone was an Android phone or iPhone. And the same goes for ...

You can update Google Maps on your iPhone or Android to get all of the latest features and security updates. Here's how to do ...