Google seems to be working on a new Advanced Protection feature to block access to Android's Developer Options menu.

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 ...

I enabled Android's new security feature that detects fake cell towers - here's why ...

Google is finally fixing a confusing Android Auto connection roadblock caused by Android's Advanced Protection Mode. Here's ...

Most people never think about Android security updates until a headline like this appears. Suddenly, your phone, the device you use for messages, banking, photos and work, becomes part of a global ...

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 has replaced Android's 1,800-guess lockscreen limit with a 20-attempt hard cap. Here is how the new rate limiter works ...

That smartphone in your pocket is home to your favorite apps, personal accounts, and sensitive data. That means your device should have the strongest security protection available to prevent the wrong ...

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 ...

Everything that connects to the internet can be hacked by malware. This includes your phones (both Android and iPhones) and laptops (whether Windows, Mac or even lesser-known systems like Linux).

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...

The FBI warned on June 5 that malware known as BADBOX 2.0 has quietly recruited millions of consumer Android devices into a ...