Google's November security update fixes a critical Android vulnerability that can interrupt cellular calls through a hidden message. Here's how to check your device.

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Microsoft Authenticator's Android backup switch is coming in January. Existing recovery settings may not carry over automatically.

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Google’s new Android app store program brings one-tap installs and automatic updates, but US users are excluded, and marketplaces face a $10,000 annual fee.

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Google Messages is adding optional cloud Gemini scam detection. Here's what happens on-device, what moves to Private AI Compute, and what remains unclear.

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Android users can transfer passwords and passkeys between compatible password managers. Here's how Credential Exchange works, how to import into 1Password, and what to check before switching.

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Google has announced new Android Enterprise policies for controlling AI automation, alongside stronger work-profile protections and additional device-management features.

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Google’s October 2026 update patches critical Pixel flaws, fixes VoIP and keyboard bugs, and may mark the end of regular support for Pixel 6.

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Samsung’s October 2026 security update patches nine critical Android flaws and multiple Galaxy vulnerabilities. Here’s what users should update.

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Google is testing an Android feature that could let users recover access to a locked phone with their Google Account instead of factory resetting it.

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Google’s new Android security libraries let apps and administrators inspect patch status by component instead of relying on a single security patch date.

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Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach.

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds Pixel customization tools, call-forwarding scam protections, and experimental cellular security features.

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Google says Chrome cut unwanted Android notifications by more than 7 billion per day using permission controls, abuse detection, rate limits, and on-device ML.

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OnePlus 10T security support has ended. Here’s how owners can check their patch level, understand the risks, and decide when to replace the phone.

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Google plans to expand its Play Age Signals API globally, helping Android developers tailor app experiences without collecting exact birth dates.

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Researchers found Chinese and Russian SDKs in Android apps marketed to U.S. military users, highlighting software supply chain and enterprise privacy risks.

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EU rules will make Google share anonymized search data and give rival AI assistants broader access to Android features across Europe.

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RedHook malware uses fake banking and government apps to steal data and control Android phones, with attacks confirmed in Vietnam and Indonesia so far.

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Android 17 is rolling out to supported Pixel devices first, while non-Pixel users and IT teams face separate OEM timelines, beta programs, and app-testing considerations.

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