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 ...

Setting up a new phone is usually about the fun stuff, whether it is wallpapers, launchers, apps, or widgets. But the first thing I do is head straight into Android’s security settings. Every phone ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

Millions of Android users face rising malware threats as outdated software leaves devices exposed, prompting Google to urge ...

Google and independent cybersecurity researchers have issued warnings about a new Android malware strain known as Arsink, as more than one billion Android ...