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 ...

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 ...

Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Google has now confirmed two new security vulnerabilities that ...

Anyone who owns an Android device that is still supported should ensure that the current patch level 2026-01-05 is installed.