Android malware threats escalated 30% in 2025, exploiting sideloaded APKs, SMS phishing, and unsecured networks. While Google Play Protect blocks the basics, independent antivirus apps catch ...

Antivirus apps protect your PC's personal information, data, bank accounts, and other sensitive information. We've tested more than two dozen utilities to help you choose the right antivirus for your ...

Well, I’ll be: Android 16 is officially here! (Or it’s available for device-makers to roll out as they see fit, at least. Choose your own adventure.) And the timing of the software’s arrival isn’t the ...

Google is introducing multiple anti-theft and data protection features later this year, some available only for Android 15+ devices, while others will roll out to billions of devices running Android ...

Computer viruses aren't confined to laptops and desktops. Your smartphone can get viruses too. Or will an Android keep you safer? Bentley University professor and creator of scamicide.com, Steve ...

The latest Android 16 beta has added an API that lets apps check if the user has enrolled in Advanced Protection. Advanced Protection is an enhanced security mode that beefs up account security, ...

We have more information on the new Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16. When Advanced Protection Mode is enabled in Android 16, Android will block sideloading, disable cellular 2G connections, and ...

Krystle Vermes is a Boston-based news reporter for Android Police. She is a graduate of the Suffolk University journalism program, and has more than a decade of experience as a writer and editor in ...

The first public beta of Android 17 has been released for Google Pixel devices. This update gives users and developers early access to the upcoming mobile operating system. Google has introduced ...

Ever had your smartphone stolen or misplaced? If you haven't, you are one of the lucky few. Smartphones have become indispensable to daily life, carrying much more than contacts and calendars. They ...