Turn on this setting to instantly harden your Android phone against modern threats.

Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — was on just 7.5% of phones when the data was captured in December, while ...

With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to ...

IDF says Android is not as secure as iPhone. The Israeli military made headlines last month, with a ban on Android phones for senior officers and other officials on security grounds. iPhones now ...

Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.

Security researchers have identified a hidden, insecure system-level component embedded in Google Pixel phones, a piece of ...

Android 16 introduces stronger app permissions, AI scam protection, and anti-theft upgrades. Discover every Android 16 security feature you should activate to keep your phone and data secure in 2025.

Android 16 introduces a “Secure Lock” feature that enhances the security of remotely locking a lost device. Secure Lock restricts access to notifications, Quick Settings, widgets, and the digital ...

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RCS is no longer insecure on iOS—if you're a beta tester.