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This critical Android security feature is disabled out of the box - how to enable it ASAP

Advanced Protection locks key Android 16 security settings. Blocks sideloading, spam, unsafe links, and insecure networks. Not on by default. You must enable it in ...
Android Authority

Updated Android Security Bulletin sets stage for a hefty December 2025 security patch

Google has published the December 2025 Security Bulletin, revealing a long list of severe vulnerabilities in Android. These issues are expected to be patched with device-specific security updates ...
CNET

Google Rolls Out Expanded Theft Protection Features for Android Devices

The latest Android security update makes it harder for thieves to break into stolen phones, with stronger biometric requirements and smarter lockouts. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson ...
techtimes

Android vs iOS Security: The Ultimate Smartphone Security Showdown for Your Data

Explore Android vs iOS security, compare key smartphone security features, and learn which mobile OS better protects your data, privacy, and everyday digital life. Pixabay, JESHOOTS-com Android vs iOS ...
Forbes

New Google Security Warning For Android 14, 15 And 16 Users—Update Now

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
TechRepublic

Google’s Biggest Android Security Update in Years Fixes 129 Bugs, Including an Actively Exploited Zero-Day

Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05. Google just dropped its largest security update in ...
Android

Google Pushes 2026 Android Theft Protection Updates for Stronger Security

Google has started rolling out an Android theft protection feature update to eligible devices. It adds stronger authentication, smarter lockouts, expanded biometric checks, and improved remote ...
techtimes

Android 15 Privacy: Hidden Mobile Security Settings and Must-Know Android Features

Android 15’s new privacy features put powerful mobile security settings and advanced data controls right at your fingertips. Pixabay, Dele_o When the new Android 15 privacy settings arrived, they had ...
Digital Trends

Android’s new safety tools make it harder for thieves to break into your phone

Losing your smartphone is, without a doubt, one of the most stomach-churning experiences modern life has to offer. In a split second, that panic isn’t just about ...
Android

Pixel Users Face Longer Wait for Bug Fixes Despite New Android Security Patch

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 ...

This new under-display face unlock tech for Android does what Apple couldn't

Metalenz just cracked under-display face unlock with secure, payment-ready tech, finally ditch the notch without sacrificing ...