Your Android's most powerful security feature is off by default - how to turn it on ASAP ...

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed ...

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 ...

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Your Android device will soon automatically back up and restore Theft Protection settings. Android’s Theft Protection settings include Theft Detection Lock, Offline Device Lock, Remote Lock, and more.

Advanced Protection is rolling out with Android 16. Using this feature will turn on several of Android’s highest-tier security settings. You won’t be able to adjust individual security settings until ...

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On Tuesday, Google announced a number of updates and enhancements for existing Theft Protection Features for Android.

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 ...

Android security update adds preventative user blocks. Update, May 16, 2025: This story, originally published May 14, has been updated with news of more security features that have either arrived or ...

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware that masquerades as a security solution. Here's what you need to ...